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Singapore Cancer Society

Cancer Care Fund, Welfare Aid Fund, Cancer Treatment Fund

Financial aid and support for cancer patients.

Overview

Singapore Cancer Society Financial Assistance Schemes:

  • Cancer Care Fund:

One-time financial aid for newly-diagnosed patients

  • Welfare Aid Fund:

Temporary financial help and medical supplies

  • Treatment Subsidy Fund:

Subsidies for approved drugs and treatments

How to Apply:

Applications are made through doctors or medical social workers

Supporting documents are required

Scheme type

Financial AssistanceFood SupportHealthcareChronic or Terminal Illness Support

Who qualifies

Eligibility groups

Persons with chronic or terminal illnesses
Low income
Low income families
Facing financial hardship

What you receive

Financial assistance for healthcare
Financial assistance for chronic or terminal illnesses
Financial assistance for daily living expenses
Food support
Medical supplies
Referral services

Eligibility details

Cancer Care Fund: Singaporeans or PRs (exceptions for non-residents with close Singaporean/PR family, residing in Singapore for at least 5 years), newly-diagnosed cancer patients within 6 months of diagnosis, meet Blue/Orange CHAS income requirements, relevant CHAS/Public Assistance/Special Grant Card, medical memo/certificate, bank book/statement. Welfare Aid Fund: Singaporeans or PRs (exceptions as above), per capita income < $1,500, meet SCS means-test, supporting documents (NRIC, bank statement, payslip, CPF history, investment statement, medical memo/certificate, assistance documents). Treatment Subsidy Fund: Singaporeans or PRs (exceptions as above), meet medical and means-test criteria, supporting documents (NRIC, financial documents, referral form, medical reports, MediFund certificate if applicable).

How to apply

Approach your doctor or medical social worker to complete and submit the relevant application forms, then send them to care@singaporecancersociety.org.sg. For more information, contact the Singapore Cancer Society.

Agency details

Important Information

Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.

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