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Is there support for patients undergoing cancer drug treatment that is not on the Cancer Drug List when the changes kicked in?

We encourage you to discuss with your doctor if there are suitable alternatives on the Cancer Drug List (CDL) that are subsidised and covered by insurance. However, if switching treatments is not feasible, there is support to help existing patients see through their current course of treatment:

  • MOH will provide additional financial support for all public healthcare institution (PHI) patients without an Integrated Shield Plan (IP), and who had started treatments that are unsubsidised or not on the CDL before 1 Sep 2022. If you are a subsidised patient and still face difficulties affording your bills, you can approach a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in your PHI for financial assistance such as MediFund.
  • If you have an IP that is being renewed between 1 Apr 2023 and 30 Sep 2023, and have received cancer drug treatment between 1 Jan 2023 and 31 Mar 2023, insurers have committed to preserve your current IP coverage until 30 Sep 2023. 
  • If you are a private patient, you can also approach your doctor to refer you to subsidised care in a PHI, where you can apply for financial assistance. The PHI’s medical team will review your treatment plan and provide financial counselling (e.g., eligibility for subsidies) before you decide whether to transfer to a PHI.

IP riders may also cover selected treatments beyond the CDL, though the extent of coverage may vary. A summary of each insurer’s IP and rider coverage for cancer drug treatments / services can be found in this link. You may wish to check with your insurer, should you have further queries on your IP and rider coverage.