Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP)
Verification Typing Subsidy
Subsidies for bone marrow transplant patients in Singapore.
Overview
BMDP Patient Subsidy Schemes
BMDP offers patient subsidy schemes for:
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Singapore Citizens
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Permanent Residents (PRs)
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Eligible non-citizen family members requiring stem cell or bone marrow transplants
Subsidies cover:
- Verification typing
- Procurement of hematopoietic progenitor cells
- Transplant-related costs
- Post-transplant allowances
Financial support is:
- Tiered based on patient need
- Dependent on hospital ward class
- Includes special provisions for needy patients in Ward Classes B2 and C
Goal:
- To make transplants more accessible and affordable for local patients
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Eligibility varies by scheme: Singapore Citizens, PRs, and non-citizen spouse/children of Singaporean/PR requiring Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) or Related Donor transplants. Needy patients in Ward Classes B2 and C may receive additional support. Medical Social Worker recommendation and BMDP approval required for some tiers. Donor registration: aged 18-49, Singapore Citizen, PR, or Malaysian, not HIV positive, not on cancer treatment, not diabetic on medication/insulin.
How to apply
Contact BMDP via patient@bmdp.org for patient subsidies. For donor registration, complete the online form, receive a postal kit, and return the cheek swab. For queries, call 6916 0370 ext (709/713) or email donor@bmdp.org.
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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