Stay Healthy For Longer
What is a Health Plan?
It is a simple guide that captures your Health Plan consultation with your doctor. It includes steps you can take to stay healthy or manage your chronic condition(s), and Healthier SG screening tests and vaccinations that are recommended for you. After your first Health Plan consultation, your doctor will review your Health Plan at annual check-ins.
You can easily view your Health Plan on HealthHub. You will be able to see:
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Details of your discussion with your Healthier SG doctor
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The health goals that you and your doctor agreed would be suitable for you
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Diet and exercise recommendations with supporting resources
Your Health Plan gets updated as you progress in your Healthier SG journey, even if you enrol in a different Healthier SG clinic.
Your Health Plan consultations and annual check-ins are fully subsidised
Your first Health Plan consultation and subsequent annual check-ins with your Healthier SG doctor are fully subsidised. You will also receive special subsidies for Healthier SG screening tests and vaccinations at your Healthier SG clinic (for Singapore Citizens only).
However, if you consult your doctor for treatment (e.g., for flu, abdominal pain), and agree to receive these services, the clinic’s prevailing charges will apply. Investigations performed that are not part of Healthier SG screening tests and vaccinations will be charged at the clinic's prevailing rates (e.g., blood tests to monitor chronic condition(s)).
Creating your Health Plan at your first Health Plan consultation
At your first Health Plan consultation, your doctor will create your Health Plan after getting to know you and your health, and explaining what you can do to stay healthy or manage your chronic condition(s).
What to expect at your first Health Plan Consultation
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Before your 1st Health Plan consultation |
During your 1st Health Plan consultation |
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You need to ○ Enrol in Healthier SG ○ Download the HealthHub app on your mobile device and enter the Healthier SG module in the app to:
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Your doctor will: ○ Inform you that your Health Plan will be created from this consultation ○ Measure your vitals (e.g. height, weight, blood pressure) and enquire about your lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking status) ○Discuss goals to improve your health such as:
○ Inform you when to attend the subsequent Health Plan check-in The consultation for your health plan and subsequent check-in is free. Prevailing fees for services other than the Health Plan will apply. |
Why should I go for annual Health Plan check-ins?
Regular check-ins allow your Healthier SG doctor to understand your overall health and progress toward your health goals. Your doctor will refer to and update your Health Plan based on your changing health needs.
If you have chronic conditions, these check-ins with your Healthier SG doctor will play a crucial role in managing your health and setting targets for optimal control. This could include weight management, smoking cessation and other specific interventions required to manage chronic conditions.
Frequency of Health Plan check-ins
How often you need to check in with your Healthier SG doctor depends on whether you have any chronic condition.
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If you are generally healthy with no chronic conditions, you are recommended to check in with your Healthier SG doctor once a year. The check-in may be done in-person or over the phone (your Healthier SG clinic will advise on the mode of check-in). An in-person check-in must be done once every three years.
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If you have one or more chronic conditions, your doctor will recommend two or more check-in visits in the year to better review and manage your condition(s). An in-person check-in must be done at least once a year.
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If you have transferred your enrolment to a new Healthier SG doctor, you are recommended to make an in-person visit for the first check-in so that the doctor can better understand your health status and address any outstanding health concerns.
You may make a check-in appointment with your clinic, or your clinic will contact you to schedule your check-in.
What to do after your Health Plan consultation or check-ins
After discussing your Health Plan with your Healthier SG doctor, continue your Healthier SG journey by:
○ Viewing your Health Plan on HealthHub
○ Taking steps toward your health goals in your Health Plan, such as:
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Using the Healthy 365 app to track progress toward your activity goals, access healthy lifestyle activities, receive recommended resources and programmes, and earn rewards for completing challenges
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Visiting your nearest Active Ageing Centre for programmes and services, such as physical and social activities and vital signs monitoring
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Getting your family and friends to join you as you work toward your health goals, such as exercising or trying healthier recipes together
Remember to share what you have accomplished with your Healthier SG doctor at your next Health Plan check-in!
