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Haze help in Singapore: free N95 masks, haze shelters and clinic subsidies

Three government measures are running during the October 2026 haze: free N95 masks for eligible residents at community clubs and vending machines (from 14 October), air-conditioned haze shelters at more than 300 community clubs (from 14 October), and the Haze Subsidy Scheme, which caps clinic fees for haze-related conditions at S$10 for eligible citizens (from 12 October).

Last checked 15 October 2026. Eligibility, stock and opening hours can change during an episode, so confirm on the official links below before you go.

Free N95 masks

Since 14 October 2026

For Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors, CHAS Blue/Orange, MFEC and ComCare, pregnant women, children aged 7 to 16 and people with conditions such as asthma. Bring the NRIC.

Who qualifies

  • Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors, CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders, Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC) holders and ComCare recipients: at community clubs, or at N95 vending machines at selected public transport hubs, Social Service Offices and People's Association venues.
  • Pregnant women, children aged 7 to 16, and people with medical conditions such as asthma: at community clubs and other People's Association venues.

How to get it

  • Bring the eligible person's NRIC. News reports say family members can collect on their behalf with that NRIC.
  • Masks are released in stages, so a site may run out. HazeMaskGoWhere lists the collection points and live stock at each vending machine; check opening hours before you go.

Haze shelters

Since 14 October 2026

Air-conditioned rooms at more than 300 community clubs and some RC and RN centres, open to anyone who needs a break from the haze.

Who qualifies

  • Anyone, including people without an air purifier or air-conditioning at home.

How to get it

  • Opening hours vary by centre. If the 24-hour PSI reaches the hazardous range (above 300), shelters stay open until 10pm.
  • Find the nearest shelter on the People's Association site, or call your community club.

Haze Subsidy Scheme (clinic visits)

Since 12 October 2026

Treatment for haze-related conditions at PHPC clinics and polyclinics costs eligible Singapore citizens no more than S$10.

Who qualifies

  • At Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs): Singapore citizens aged 18 and below or 65 and above, and those on Public Assistance, the Pioneer or Merdeka Generation packages, CHAS Blue or Orange, or the Medical Fee Exemption Card.
  • At polyclinics: all Singapore citizens. Permanent residents and foreigners are not covered.

How to get it

  • You pay no more than S$10. Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors pay no more than S$5, and Public Assistance cardholders pay nothing.
  • It covers asthma, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, COPD and upper respiratory tract infections, and their complications. Check the participating clinics on HealthHub or the MOH site before you go.

Quick answers

Who can get free N95 masks in Singapore?

Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors, CHAS Blue and Orange cardholders, MFEC holders, ComCare recipients, pregnant women, children aged 7 to 16 and people with conditions such as asthma. Bring the eligible person's NRIC to a community club, or use an N95 vending machine if you are in the first groups. Stock is listed on go.gov.sg/hazemask.

Where are Singapore's haze shelters?

Air-conditioned rooms at more than 300 community clubs and some Residents' Committee and Residents' Network centres. The People's Association lists them at pa.gov.sg; hours vary, and shelters stay open until 10pm if the 24-hour PSI is hazardous.

How much is a clinic visit under the Haze Subsidy Scheme?

No more than S$10 for eligible Singapore citizens, no more than S$5 for Pioneer and Merdeka Generation seniors, and nothing for Public Assistance cardholders, for haze-related conditions such as asthma, bronchitis or conjunctivitis at participating PHPC clinics and polyclinics.

Related

References

  1. Haze Subsidy Scheme to start at Public Health Preparedness Clinics and polyclinics from 12 October 2026. Ministry of Health Singapore, 2026.
  2. Haze Subsidy Scheme. HealthHub.
  3. Haze Situation Update (14 October 2026). National Environment Agency, 2026.
  4. Community Haze Shelters. People's Association.
  5. N95 mask distribution begins for vulnerable Singaporeans as PM2.5 enters 'very high' range. AsiaOne, 2026.
  6. Community clubs to begin distributing N95 masks to eligible S'poreans amid worsening haze situation. Mothership, 2026.

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