MediSave for Dental Treatments

Eligible patients may be able to use MediSave for selected dental surgical procedures at Best Smile Dental. MediSave generally applies to medically necessary surgical procedures, not routine non-surgical dental care.

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What Is

MediSave is part of Singapore’s CPF healthcare savings scheme. It helps Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents pay for selected healthcare expenses, including approved day surgery or surgical procedures within withdrawal limits.

For dental care, MediSave is generally applicable only to selected surgical procedures and not routine dental treatments. Final claimable amounts depend on the procedure, complexity, patient eligibility and available MediSave balance.

Who Is Eligible to Use MediSave?

01 Singapore Citizens

All Singapore Citizens with active CPF MediSave accounts

02 Singapore Permanent Residents

All Permanent Residents with active CPF accounts and sufficient balances.

03 Patients with Sufficient MediSave balance

Patients must have enough funds to cover the claimable portion of the procedure.

04 Eligible Immediate Family

Eligible family members (spouse, children, parents) subject to CPF approval.

Note: Final eligibility and claim limits should be checked with our clinic staff before treatment.

Procedure Coverage

A clear guide to what is covered and not covered under MediSave claims.

Covered via MediSave

These procedures are eligible for MediSave claims

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Not Covered

These procedures are not eligible for MediSave claims

Scaling & polishing
Crowns/Bridges/Veneers
Non-surgical extraction
Dentures
Dental fillings
Braces / Invisalign
Non-surgical root canal
Teeth whitening

Dental MediSave Claimable Table

Selected dental treatments, procedures and surgeries that are medically necessary may be MediSave-claimable. The final claimable amount depends on procedure type, complexity, patient eligibility and available MediSave balance.

Dental Procedure	Maximum MediSave Claimable Amount
Insertion of Dental Implants	Up to $1,950 per tooth
Removal of Dental Implants	Up to $1,350 per tooth
Wisdom Tooth Surgery, Single Tooth	Up to $1,250
Wisdom Tooth Surgery, 2 or 3 Teeth	Up to $2,150
Crown Lengthening	Up to $650
Gum Grafting / Gum Surgery, such as Frenectomy or Gingivectomy	Up to $1,250
Embedded Tooth Removal	Up to $1,550
Surgical Exposure of Partially Buried Tooth	Up to $950
Surgical Root Canal	Check with your provider
Bone Grafting	Up to S$950
Guided Bone Regeneration	Up to S$1,250
Sinus Lift	Up to S$2,220
Surgical Consumables	Up to S$300

Notes

MediSave claimable amounts may vary depending on treatment type, number of teeth treated, complexity and claim limits. MediSave claims are subject to patient eligibility and available MediSave balance. Not all dental treatments are MediSave-claimable. Please check with Best Smile Dental before treatment to confirm the exact claimable amount. Fees may be subject to prevailing GST where applicable.

How the Process Works

1. Consultation

Your dentist assesses the surgical need and confirms eligibility for MediSave.

2. Financial Counseling

Our staff provides a breakdown of costs and estimated MediSave claimable amounts.

3. Sign Authorization

Complete the Medical Claims Authorisation Form (MCAF) at our clinic.

4. Procedure

The dental surgical procedure is performed with precision and care.

5. Claim Submission

We submit the claim electronically to CPF/MOH on your behalf.

6. Payment Processing

CPF Board processes the claim and deducts the approved amount from your account.

7. Final Settlement

Pay the remaining balance (if any) that isn't covered by MediSave withdrawal limits.

What Should I Prepare?

To ensure a smooth claim process, please have the following documents ready when you visit us for your consultation or surgery.

Original NRIC

Necessary for identification and CPF account verification.

Singpass Access

For verification of your MediSave balance and digital authorization.

Family Details

If you are using an immediate family member's MediSave (NRIC of the account holder).

MediSave and CHAS

You may be able to use your CHAS (Community Health Assist Scheme) subsidies alongside MediSave for eligible surgical procedures. CHAS subsidies can help reduce the out-of-pocket costs, while MediSave covers the surgical component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use MediSave for wisdom tooth surgery?

Yes, MediSave may be used if the wisdom tooth removal involves surgery, such as impacted or partially buried wisdom teeth. It is not applicable for simple non-surgical tooth extraction.

Can I use MediSave for dental implants?

Yes, MediSave may be used for the surgical placement of dental implant fixtures, subject to the assigned surgical code, claim limits, and patient eligibility.

Can I use MediSave for gum recession surgery?

MediSave may be used for selected gum recession surgeries, such as gum grafting, where clinically required and subject to the applicable claim limits.

Can I use MediSave for gum disease surgery?

MediSave may be used for selected surgical gum procedures used to manage gum disease, subject to assessment, surgical code and claim limits.

Can I use MediSave for normal tooth extraction?

Usually no. Routine non-surgical tooth extraction is generally not MediSave claimable.

Can I use MediSave for root canal treatment?

Routine non-surgical root canal treatment is generally not MediSave claimable. However, a separate qualifying surgical procedure may be claimable if it applies.

Can I use MediSave for braces or Invisalign?

No, braces and Invisalign are generally not MediSave claimable because they are orthodontic treatments.

Can I use my family member’s MediSave?

Eligible immediate family members may be able to use MediSave, subject to approval, withdrawal limits and available MediSave balance.

What happens if my MediSave balance is not enough?

You will need to pay the remaining balance using other accepted payment methods.

How do I know how much I can claim?

Our clinic team can advise after consultation, diagnosis and procedure coding. The final claimable amount depends on the treatment performed, complexity, assigned surgical code, patient eligibility and available MediSave balance.

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