Rafflesia Dental Surgery to be terminated from CHAS for 'severe' non-compliances

SINGAPORE: A dental clinic at Sultan Plaza will be struck off the Community Health Assist Scheme for "severe" non-compliances, the Ministry of Health said on Wednesday .

Audits on Rafflesia Dental Surgery late last year revealed numerous improper claims for CHAS subsidies with no proper documentation. They also uncovered overclaims reflecting a higher subsidy amount than in the receipts."The termination from CHAS means that Rafflesia Dental Surgery will no longer be allowed to make claims for CHAS subsidies on behalf of its patients," said the ministry.The case has been referred to the police for further investigation.

CHAS allows all Singaporeans, including Pioneer Generation and Merdeka Generation cardholders, to receive subsidies for medical and dental care at participating general practitioner and dental clinics. MOH said it encourages patients to actively engage their doctors and dentists if they have queries on their bills. Patients can also check the CHAS subsidy claims made on their behalf on theThose who come across suspicious or unusual claims may contact MOH at 1800 225 4122 or send feedback toThe ministry also reminded healthcare professionals to uphold a high standard of professionalism and adhere to ethical guidelines.

It added:"MOH takes a serious view of such errant practices and will not hesitate to take enforcement actions where required, including referral of the errant healthcare professionals to their respective professional boards."

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