Most diseases and medical conditions progress over time. However, it has been found that proper management of these chronic or long-standing conditions can prevent serious complications and reduce the need for costly treatments and hospitalisations. Find a regular family doctor you are comfortable with to confirm the diagnosis and actively manage your health through lifestyle changes and regular check-ups. Timely medical treatment can make the difference.

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The Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) was introduced in 2006 and covers 20 conditions:

• Diabetes Mellitus/Pre-diabetes

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia (Lipid Disorders)

• Asthma

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Chronic Kidney Disease (Nephritis/Nephrosis)

• Schizophrenia

• Major Depression

• Bipolar Disorder

• Anxiety

• Stroke

• Dementia

• Osteoarthritis

• Parkinson's Disease

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Epilepsy

• Osteoporosis

• Psoriasis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Ischaemic Heart Disease

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Under the MediSave 500/700 scheme, CDMP patients can use up to $500 per year to reduce out-of-pocket cash payments for outpatient bills subject to 15% co-payment in cash. For certain more complex conditions, the cap is $700 per year.  There has been no deductible since 1 Jul 2014.

 

Eligible patients can use both their MediSave and CHAS Chronic subsidies for the outpatient treatments of their CDMP conditions at CHAS GP clinics.