Eligibility
Who can get the 2022 GST Voucher – MediSave, and how much will I get if I meet the eligibility criteria?
To receive the GST Voucher – MediSave in 2022, you must fulfil the following criteria:-
- You must be a Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore*
- You must be aged 65 and above in 2022;
- The Annual Value of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2021 must not exceed $21,000; and
- You must not own more than one property.
* Dual citizenship is not allowed under Singapore law. Those who hold foreign citizenship will not be eligible for the GST Voucher scheme, regardless of whether they simultaneously hold Singapore citizenship.
| Age in 2022 | Annual Value of Home as at 31 Dec 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $13,000 — $13,001 to $21,000 | ||
| 65 – 74 | $250 — $150 | |
| 75 – 84 | $350 — $250 | |
| 85 and above | $450 — $350 |
Do I need to sign up for and/or how do I check if I have signed up for my 2022 GST Voucher – MediSave if I am eligible?
If you have signed up previously for a government payout (e.g. 2021 GST Voucher), no action is needed to receive your GST Voucher – MediSave. It will automatically be credited to your CPF MediSave Account.
If you are eligible for GST Voucher – MediSave and have not signed up previously, you will be notified to do so in July 2022.
You only need to sign up once. If you have already signed up for the GST Voucher – Cash, you do not need to separately sign up for the GST Voucher – MediSave.
Sign-up for the 2022 GST Voucher begins in July 2022. The deadline to sign up for 2022 GST Voucher is 30 April 2023. More information on where to sign up will be available at a later date
How do I sign up for the GST Voucher?
If you are eligible for GST Voucher and have not signed up previously, you will be notified to do so in July 2022. The deadline to sign up for the 2022 GST Voucher is 30 April 2023. More information on where to sign up will be available at a later date.
When and how will I receive my 2022 GST Voucher – MediSave?
If you are eligible for GST Voucher – MediSave and have signed up for a previous government payout (e.g. 2021 GST Voucher), you will receive your GST Voucher – MediSave in your MediSave Account in August 2022.
If you are eligible for GST Voucher and have not signed up previously, you will be notified to do so in July 2022. The deadline to sign up for the 2022 GST Voucher is 30 April 2023. More information on where to sign up will be available at a later date.
Can I withdraw my GST Voucher – MediSave?
As a top-up to your CPF MediSave Account, the GST Voucher – MediSave will form part of your CPF monies and will be subjected to CPF withdrawal rules.
What can the GST Voucher – MediSave be used for?
The GST Voucher – MediSave, which will be credited to your CPF MediSave Account, can be used to pay for your own or your immediate family members’ hospitalisation expenses, incurred at any of the participating medical institutions under the MediSave Scheme.
MediSave can also be used to pay for day surgeries and approved outpatient treatments listed in the CPF website .