Singapore Budget
ElderShield to be reviewed later this year to ensure affordability
SINGAPORE (Feb 19): The government is reviewing ElderShield, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Monday.
To ensure that the enhanced scheme remains affordable, there will be premium subsidies for lower and middle-income Singaporeans.
An update will be provided later in the year.
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