SINGAPORE - Singapore will lower or maintain Primary Care Plan costs for 97% of employers from April 1, 2027.
Under the Ministry of Manpower’s August 6 announcement, revised annual capitation rates will range from S$97 to S$113 per worker, compared with the current S$108 to S$138.
MOM’s updated PCP guidance says the changes will lower or maintain costs for 97% of employers, while the announcement describes the effect as almost all employers paying the same or lower annual rates.
Clinic access will also improve under the enhanced plan. Most covered migrant workers are expected to have a PCP clinic within 2km of where they live, compared with 3km today.
Workers will continue to pay S$5 for physical clinic consultations, while the telemedicine co-payment will rise from S$2 to a standardised S$5 per consultation.
MOM has appointed four healthcare providers to operate the enhanced system for five years from April 2027: SATA CommHealth in the north, St Andrew’s Mission Hospital in the south, Healthway Medical Group in the east and Fullerton Health in the west.
Their proposed networks would comprise five zonal medical centres and 17 partner clinics and are expected to serve about 390,000 migrant workers. MOM said the proposed locations remain subject to change.
Introduced in 2022, the Primary Care Plan covers most primary-care needs for eligible Work Permit and S Pass holders at a fixed annual cost paid by employers.
MOM announced the enhancements in December 2025 after a comprehensive review with stakeholders. MOM said a May 2025 patient survey found more than 96% of workers were satisfied with services provided by their Anchor Operators, while 92% reported that medical care was accessible and convenient.
Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said the enhanced system was intended to provide “affordable, accessible and assured primary healthcare” while keeping costs manageable for employers.
From April 1, 2027, MOM will also introduce a centralised PCP Enrolment Portal so employers can enrol workers and track their PCP status across zones and operators.
Separately, the four Anchor Operators will enhance their appointment-booking systems so workers can book, modify or cancel clinic appointments in advance, which MOM said will reduce waiting times and make access to primary care more convenient.
