The Singapore Merdeka Generation Package 2025 provides high benefits and medical and transport benefits to the elderly who are born between 1950 to 1959 and have become Singapore citizens till the year 1996. The package is intended to assist with the healthy aging process, decrease the expenses of healthcare, and increase the mobility of seniors, and expanded subsidies and concessions will be in effect since November 1, 2025.
The Major Advantages of the Merdeka Generation Package 2025
Healthcare Subsidies:
– Generating discounts up to 25 percent of the prices at CHAS clinics, including dental and general practices.
– Increased outpatient subsidies in polyclinics and special outpatient clinics in the public (SOCs).
– More subsidies on MediShield Life premiums, with seniors above 75 years old entitled to up to 10 percent premium subsidies.
– Screen For Life health screenings cost fixed fee 2.
MediSave Top-Ups:
– Yearly MediSave top-ups of SG200 charged straight to the accounts of seniors to meet MediShield insurance premiums, hospitalizations, day surgeries, and accepted outpatient treatments.
Transport Concessions:
– Elderly persons can automatically have 25% discounts on buses and MRT prices through senior EZ-Link cards.
– Favors active mobility that makes it easier to access important services and social activities.
Financial and Lifestyle support:
– One time S$100 top ups of PAssion Silver concession cards that are used in transit, the community centres, and other activities that are friendly to the elderly.
– Other rewards to enrolling care insurance plans such as CareShield Life.
Eligibility Criteria
– Singaporeans born 1 January 1950 to 31 December 1959 and had become citizens by 31 December 1996.
– Individuals born on or before 31 December 1949 but not qualified to benefit under the Pioneer Generation Package may also qualify.
– Should have a valid Merdeka Generation (MG) card or e-card which can be retrieved by the LifeSG app.
Important Information
– The benefits are automatically claimed, without further claims in case the seniors are registered.
– When accessing healthcare services, MG card holders are expected to be showing their cards in order to access subsidies.
– Old people will be advised to undergo a regular check up and make use of the subsidies to cover the out of pocket costs.
Summary Table: Merdeka Generation Package Benefits 2025
| Category | Benefits | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Subsidy | Up to 25% off CHAS clinics | Includes GP, dental, SOC |
| MediSave Top-Up | S$200 annually | For premiums and medical costs |
| Transport Discount | 25% off bus and MRT fares | Automatic via EZ-Link cards |
| PAssion Card Top-Up | One-time S$100 | For transit and senior activities |
| Premium Subsidies | Up to 10% off MediShield Life premiums | Age 75+ seniors |
FAQs
Q1: Who is eligible as a Merdeka Generation Package 2025?
Singaporeans born 1950-1959 who are citizens as at 1996 and born earlier than 1950 and missed Pioneer package.
Q2: What are the healthcare benefits of the package?
Covers outpatient subsidies, premium relief of MediShield, top-ups of MediSave and health screening subsidies.
Q3: What are the ways of seniors to receive transport concessions?
The elderly are also given a 25% discount on the fare paid by the seniors on the transportation through the use of senior EZ-Link cards.
