The chronic care Punggol residents need for diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol is usually handled at a GP clinic or Punggol Polyclinic. Enrolled in Healthier SG? At your enrolled clinic, MediSave can cover the bill, up to its limit, with no cash co-payment. For chest pain or stroke signs, call 995.
Long-term conditions reward routine. A clinic close to home makes that routine much easier to keep.
This page is part of eduKate Punggol’s Essential Information for Punggol, our quick answers and where-to-go lists for everyday life in Punggol. It lists where to get regular care for diabetes, high blood pressure and similar conditions, how Healthier SG, CHAS and MediSave help with the bills, and what changes in January 2027.
Quick answer
- Regular reviews: your Healthier SG clinic, a CHAS GP, or Punggol Polyclinic (Oasis Terraces #02-01, tel 6643 6969).
- Healthier SG: no 15% MediSave cash co-payment at your enrolled clinic. CHAS, Pioneer and Merdeka cardholders also get 75% off listed chronic medicines there.
- CHAS chronic subsidies: $28 to $135 per visit, depending on your card and how complex your condition is.
- MediSave: up to $500 a year ($700 if complex) now, rising to $700 and $1,000 from 1 January 2027.
- Screening: heart and diabetes risk screening every three years from age 40, for $5 or less at CHAS GPs (Singapore Citizens).
- Emergency: chest pain, breathing difficulty, a drooping face or a weak limb: call 995.
Where to Get Chronic Care in Punggol
Many GP clinics in Punggol manage chronic conditions. The table lists those we could check on an official page. For the full list of Healthier SG clinics, use the clinic search in the HealthHub app.
| Where | Address and getting there | Hours (checked October 2026) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punggol Polyclinic (SingHealth) | 681 Punggol Drive, Oasis Terraces #02-01, Singapore 820681. Oasis LRT. | Mon–Fri 8am–1pm and 2pm–4.30pm; Sat 8am–12.30pm (mainly appointments); closed Sun and public holidays, as listed in our polyclinic guide (check live). Lab: weekdays 7.30am–1pm and 2pm–4.30pm; Sat 7.30am–1pm. | In-person follow-up, video consultations for existing chronic patients, and lab tests by appointment. Tel 6643 6969. Video consultation technical hotline 6340 7473 (Mon–Fri 8am–4.30pm). |
| Raffles Medical, Waterway Point | 83 Punggol Central, #02-29, Singapore 828761. Punggol MRT/LRT. | Mon–Fri 8.30am–1pm, 2pm–5.30pm and 6.30pm–9.30pm; Sat–Sun 8.30am–1pm. | A Healthier SG, CHAS and PHPC clinic that also lists MediSave and Screen for Life. Tel 6384 5655. |
| Minmed Clinic (Punggol) | 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point #02-15, Singapore 828761. Punggol MRT. | Mon–Sun 8.30am–10pm. | Minmed says its clinics are Healthier SG accredited and offers walk-in enrolment. The outlet’s own status is not stated, so ask. Tel 8814 0123. |
| Minmed Clinic (Punggol Coast) | 84 Punggol Way, Punggol Coast Mall #01-66, Singapore 829911. | Mon–Fri 9am–9pm (closed 1–2pm and 5–6pm); Sat–Sun 9am–1pm. | Same group position as above. Tel 8793 0123. |
| Raffles Medical, Punggol Coast Mall | Tower 98, 98 Punggol Way #03-212, Singapore 829857. Punggol Coast MRT. | Mon–Fri 8.30am–1pm and 2pm–5.30pm; Sat 8.30am–1pm. | The page does not confirm Healthier SG or CHAS, so ask. Tel 6883 5883. |
| Unity Pharmacy, Waterway Point | 83 Punggol Central, #B2-26, Singapore 828761. Punggol MRT/LRT. | See our pharmacies page (check live). | Its listing says pharmacists advise on chronic disease management and check drug interactions (check live). Tel 6385 8290. |
Hours checked October 2026 — confirm on the official page before you go: SingHealth Polyclinics – Punggol, Raffles Medical Waterway Point, Minmed locations and Raffles Medical Punggol Coast Mall. Unity’s details come from a mall listing; see our pharmacies in Punggol page.
Which Chronic Care Route Fits You
You are 40 or over and not yet enrolled
MOH says Healthier SG enrolment is open to eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. You choose one clinic as your regular doctor. Our preventive health guide covers Healthier SG in more detail.
You hold a CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka card
At your enrolled Healthier SG GP, the Chronic Tier gives a 75% subsidy, with no dollar cap, on medicines from the Healthier SG Medication List. Examples include metformin, losartan, atorvastatin and empagliflozin. Other services and medicines come with limits of $125 a visit and $330 a year. You cannot choose brands, and only one scheme, CHAS Chronic Tier or Healthier SG Chronic Tier, applies per visit.
You prefer the polyclinic
Punggol Polyclinic offers in-person reviews and a video consultation service for chronic conditions. You must book in person instead if you have not been seen for the condition in more than 18 months, are moving your care from another provider, or were recently discharged from hospital.
You work long hours
Minmed Punggol is open until 10pm daily, and Raffles Medical Waterway Point until 9.30pm on weekdays. Stable polyclinic patients can ask about video follow-ups. Our telemedicine page explains the options.
You look after an older parent
Flexi-MediSave lets people aged 60 and above use up to $400 a year at polyclinics, public specialist clinics and participating CHAS GPs. Our caregiving guide has tips on medicines and clinic visits.
How to Set Up Chronic Care in Punggol
- Get screened. Healthier SG Screening checks for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity every three years from age 40. Adults aged 18 to 39 take a Diabetes Risk Assessment first. Book at book.health.gov.sg/healthiersg-screening or call 1800 223 1313.
- Choose one clinic. Pick a clinic near home or work and enrol in Healthier SG if you are eligible.
- Make a Health Plan. For enrollees, the first Health Plan discussion and the annual check-in are fully subsidised.
- Book follow-ups and tests. At the polyclinic, blood tests are by appointment on 6643 6969. Bring your lab form.
- Plan your medicines. Polyclinic top-ups need at least seven working days, according to our polyclinic guide. Some Healthier SG clinics deliver medicines for a fee.
- Keep the annual check-in. From 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2029, enrollees earn a one-off $10 in Healthpoints for an in-person annual check-in.
What to Bring to Each Review
- Your medicines, or an up-to-date list of them.
- Any home blood pressure or blood sugar readings your doctor asked you to keep.
- Your CHAS, Pioneer or Merdeka Generation card details.
- Your lab form, if a test is due.
- Two or three questions, written down so they do not vanish at the consultation room door.
Chronic Care Costs: CHAS, MediSave and Healthier SG
CHAS chronic subsidies, per visit, with the yearly cap in brackets. Ask your clinic whether your care counts as simple or complex.
| Card | Simple | Complex |
|---|---|---|
| CHAS Blue | $80 ($320) | $125 ($500) |
| CHAS Orange | $50 ($200) | $80 ($320) |
| CHAS Green | $28 ($112) | $40 ($160) |
| Merdeka Generation | $85 ($340) | $130 ($520) |
| Pioneer Generation | $90 ($360) | $135 ($540) |
- CHAS card colour: Blue is for household income up to $1,500 per person (or Annual Value up to $21,000), Orange for $1,501–$2,300 (Annual Value $21,001–$31,000), and Green above that. MOH says all Singapore Citizens are eligible for CHAS. See MOH’s CHAS page.
- MediSave today: up to $500 a year, or $700 for complex conditions, with a 15% cash co-payment except at your enrolled Healthier SG clinic.
- MediSave from 1 January 2027: the limits rise to $700 and $1,000, and the scheme is renamed the MediSave Chronic and Preventive Care scheme.
- Which conditions: MediSave’s chronic programme covers 23 conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, stroke, asthma, ischaemic heart disease and gout. See CPF’s outpatient page.
- Lower MediSave balance? The Matched MediSave Scheme started in January 2026, for five years, for Singapore Citizens aged 55 to 70 with lower balances.
Some older pages still show earlier CHAS income bands and Flexi-MediSave amounts. Go by MOH’s CHAS page and CPF’s page, which are official and newer.
Neighbour’s Tips for Chronic Care in Punggol
- Stay with your enrolled clinic. The no-co-payment MediSave rule and the Chronic Tier medicine subsidy only apply there.
- Update HealthHub. The polyclinic’s video consultation link goes to your phone and the HealthHub app.
- Book blood tests in good time. If your doctor wants results at the review, book the polyclinic lab well before the date.
- Do not let it lapse. After 18 months without a polyclinic review, you lose the video option until you have been seen in person.
- Order top-ups early. Seven working days goes quickly when a public holiday falls in the middle.
- Ask a pharmacist. A medicine review can catch overlaps and interactions, especially for parents on several tablets.
- Move a little every day. Our healthy living guide and chair exercises for older adults are gentle places to start.
If It Is Urgent
- Call 995 for chest pain, breathing difficulty, a sudden drooping face or weakness in an arm or leg, fits, or an overdose. SingHealth lists these as emergencies that are not suitable for video consultation.
- Non-emergency ambulance: call 1777 until 31 December 2026. MOH says the line ceases from 1 January 2027; after that, book a private ambulance operator, and call NurseFirst on 6262 6262 for advice. See our Punggol ambulance contacts guide.
- A non-urgent review in the evening: Raffles Medical Waterway Point (to 9.30pm on weekdays) or Minmed Punggol (to 10pm daily). Later than that, see our late-night GP list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get diabetes care in Punggol?
At Punggol Polyclinic in Oasis Terraces, or at a GP clinic that offers chronic care, such as a Healthier SG or CHAS clinic. Raffles Medical and Minmed both have clinics at Waterway Point and Punggol Coast Mall.
How much does CHAS cover for chronic conditions?
From $28 to $135 per visit, depending on your card and whether your condition is simple or complex, with yearly caps from $112 to $540.
Can I use MediSave for diabetes and high blood pressure?
Yes. Both are among the 23 conditions in MediSave’s chronic programme. The limit is $500 a year, or $700 if complex, rising to $700 and $1,000 from 1 January 2027. There is a 15% cash co-payment except at your enrolled Healthier SG clinic.
What is the Healthier SG Chronic Tier?
It is a scheme for CHAS, Pioneer and Merdeka cardholders at their enrolled Healthier SG GP. Listed chronic medicines get a 75% subsidy with no dollar cap.
Can I see my polyclinic doctor by video for a chronic condition?
Often, yes, through SingHealth’s chronic video consultation. You must be seen in person first if your last review was more than 18 months ago, you are transferring care, or you were recently discharged from hospital.
Who can enrol in Healthier SG?
MOH says enrolment is open to eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above. No application is needed for its vaccination subsidies.
More Help on eduKate Punggol
- Understanding Punggol healthcare: polyclinics, GPs, hospitals and subsidies.
- Preventive health in Punggol: Healthier SG enrolment and screening.
- Healthy living in Punggol: food, sleep and everyday habits.
- Punggol Polyclinic guide
- HealthHub medication refills: refills and your prescription balance.
- Official: Healthier SG benefits · Healthier SG Chronic Tier · Healthier SG Screening FAQ
Steady Care, Close to Home
Choose one clinic, keep your reviews and tests on the calendar, and order medicines before the last strip runs out. Chronic care is mostly quiet, steady habits, and Punggol has the clinics to make those habits easy.
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Checked October 2026. Addresses, opening hours, fees and rules change, so please confirm with the official source before you go.
