Subsidies
Most individuals with haemophilia struggle to afford factor 8/9, the drug required to stop bleeding when injury occurs. Those with severe haemophilia may need to take this drug regularly because a bruise can occur even with a minor bump.
A bottle of factor 8 costs above $100 on average. A bruise on the ankle joint can easily expend 6 bottles of factor 8. Therefore, the Society conducts fundraising activities to provide its own subsidies, in addition to existing government subsidies. When you are a member of the Society, you are entitled to subsidies from the Society for your factor 8/9.
Order of Subsidies (Sequence of Support)
Subsidies are applied in the following order:
→ Government subsidy (SOC Subsidy)
→ MediShield Life
→ MediSave
→ Haemophilia Society of Singapore
→ Out-of-pocket cash payment (if any)
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) with Haemophilia A or B can use:
MediShield Life
– Covers high-cost drug treatment and prophylaxis
– Coverage applies across care settings (inpatient, outpatient, day treatment), subject to pro-ration.
– For outpatient treatments, MediShield Life will pay up to the claim limit or 90% of the pro-rated bill, whichever is lower. The remaining amount of the bill can be paid using MediSave and/or cash.
Monthly claim caps:
– Haemophilia A: up to S$1,400 per month
– Haemophilia B: up to S$4,800 per month
MediSave
Used to pay:
– The remaining bill after MediShield Life payout
– Any amount above claim limits
Haemophilia Society of Singapore (HSS) subsidy
– Applied after MediShield Life and MediSave
– Acts as the last protective layer before out-of-pocket payment
HSS subsidy cap per month:
| Age | Factor 8 | Factor 9 |
| Adult ( > 12 years old) | SGD 800 | SGD 1200 |
| Children ( ≤ 12 years old) | SGD 400 | SGD 600 |
For more information please visit :
Specialist Outpatient Clinics Subsidy (SOCs) Website
MediShield Life Website
MediShield Life Information Booklet
Where Can I Get Treatment?
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- National Haemophilia Registry/SGH Haemophilia Treatment Clinic
Haematology Centre, Block 7 Level 2
Look for Staff Nurse Lillie Ho - Accident & Emergency Department
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- Children’s Specialist Clinic (Haematology)
- Specialist Clinic (Haematology)
- Accident & Emergency Department
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- Paediatric Haematology Clinic
- Accident & Emergency Department
Other services available to individuals with haemophilia at these hospitals include orthopedic, physiotherapy, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counselling and dental services.