Keystone Clinic urges Healthier SG patients to keep annual check-ins on schedule

Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Ghim Moh) is encouraging Healthier SG enrollees in Singapore to attend annual health check-ins and update their Health Plans as needed. The clinic says the reviews support preventive care, and eligible patients can receive Healthpoints incentives for completing required steps.

Why it matters: - Healthier SG is designed to move patients from episodic care to regular preventive care with an enrolled family doctor. - Annual check-ins can help patients update health goals, screenings, vaccinations and chronic-condition care before problems escalate. - Eligible enrollees can receive Healthpoints for completing required consultations, adding a financial nudge to stay on schedule.

What happened: - Keystone Clinic & Surgery (Ghim Moh) is urging Healthier SG patients to attend their annual health check-in when due. - The clinic is telling enrollees to use the consultation to review their health and update their personalised health plan. - The reminder comes as Healthier SG patients are encouraged to keep an ongoing relationship with their enrolled family doctor.

The details: - Healthier SG is Singapore’s national preventive-health programme. - Enrolled residents can select a participating clinic and work with a family doctor to develop a Health Plan. - Healthier SG preventive care can include regular health reviews and Healthier SG Screening, depending on eligibility and screening schedules. - For first-time Health Plan consultations, the doctor discusses the patient’s current health and helps build a personalised plan. - The plan can cover exercise, diet, recommended screenings, vaccinations and management of existing health conditions. - Enrollees who complete their first Health Plan consultation can receive 3,000 Healthpoints worth $20 through the Healthy 365 programme. - After the first plan is completed, Healthier SG enrollees are encouraged to return for check-ins when due. - Those check-ins let doctors and patients review the plan, discuss health or lifestyle changes and update the plan where appropriate. - Check-in frequency depends on health needs. - Generally healthy enrollees without chronic conditions may do annual check-ins in person or by phone, but must have at least one in-person check-in every three years. - Patients with chronic conditions may be advised to have more frequent follow-ups, including at least one in-person check-in each year. - From 1 July 2026, eligible enrollees can receive a one-off 1,500 Healthpoints benefit worth $10 after meeting annual Health Plan check-in requirements. - To qualify, the enrollee must complete an in-person annual Health Plan check-in in a year after the first consultation and then view the updated Health Plan on HealthHub. - Both steps must be completed between 1 July 2026 and 31 December 2029. - The $10 benefit is a one-time incentive, not an annual reward.

Between the lines: - Keystone Clinic & Surgery is positioning preventive care as a routine part of primary care, not just a response to illness. - The incentives suggest Healthier SG is using both structure and rewards to improve follow-through on annual reviews. - Dr Kay Pang, medical director of Keystone Clinic & Surgery, said the programme gives patients and doctors a chance to discuss health beyond immediate ailments. - Dr Kay Pang said preventive intervention and daily habits matter as much as treating illness.

What's next: - Healthier SG enrollees should keep attending check-ins according to the schedule recommended for their personal health needs. - Patients who qualify for the new $10 benefit will need to complete the required in-person check-in and HealthHub update within the qualifying period. - Keystone Clinic & Surgery will continue supporting Health Plan consultations and follow-up discussions at its participating locations.

The bottom line: - Healthier SG is pushing Singapore patients to make annual preventive reviews a habit, with Keystone Clinic & Surgery using reminders and rewards to keep enrollees engaged. - For more information, patients can visit the clinic's website.