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When is the renewal of the membership?
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The SMA membership subscription will follow the calendar year so it will be due for renewal by every 1st January.
The SMA membership subscription will automatically be renewed for the next year. Renewal payment forms will be sent out to all SMA members, except for those who had signed up for auto-deduction.
All SMA members are encouraged to make payment for their membership renewal by 31st January of that year.
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What are the different payment methods available?
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The membership fees can be paid via:
- Settle your membership subscriptions via our online payment platform; or
- Make payment via PayPal, Visa or MasterCard credit cards when you apply online; or
- Email your credit card details with the subscription renewal form to us at membership@sma.org.sg; or
- *Use the PayNow App: UEN No. S61SS0168E; or *Bank Transfer to DBS Account no: 001-063564-6 (Beneficiary Account name: Singapore Medical Association); or
- Send us a cheque by post, together with the subscription renewal form, to the SMA office; or
- For UOB-SMA Visa Platinum Card Holders only, send us an authorized form for automatic deduction of membership fee against the UOB-SMA Visa Platinum Card. Earn reward points when you choose to use this hassle-free method.
*Please provide us with your transaction reference number to membership@sma.org.sg so that we can track your online payments.
Q:
How long does it take for my membership application to be approved?
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The application process takes approximately 4-6 weeks from the date that the application form is submitted to the Membership Department. Incomplete or incorrectly filled application forms may cause delay.
Q:
Can SMA membership fees be income tax deductible?
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Subscription fee paid to professional body whereby the membership is just to facilitate the employee's access to professional updates, knowledge, and networking.
E.g. membership subscription fee paid to Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP) and The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Singapore Medical Association (SMA), the Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES) and etc.
Taxable
An employee can claim the membership subscription as a deductible expense against his income when filing his income tax return.
Visit IRAS for more information.
Q:
How to purchase Fitness to Drive guide?
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The Fitness to Drive guidelines are currently being reviewed. Hardcopies are currently not available. SMA members can log in to download the current 2nd edition.
Q:
I am not receiving my SMA News mailings
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You may log in to the SMA portal under My Account to check your mailing address and subscription status. Please email membership@sma.org.sg if both statuses reflected in your account are correct.
SMA News is available online, you may view it online too.
Q:
What can I access with the member’s portal?
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You can access the following:
- List of Registered Courses and Events
- View and print your Invoices and Receipts
- Update your personal particulars
- Print your e-Membership Card
- Seek and hire Locums
View Guideline
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How can I update my particulars?
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I have forgotten my user id for the SMA website.
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I cannot log in to the SMA website.
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How can I subscribe to the SMJ hardcopy?
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As part of efforts to be more environmentally conscious, we encourage readers to access the SMJ online at http://www.smj.org.sg. You can also subscribe to receive email alerts of our monthly published issues at http://www.smj.org.sg/
For SMA Members who wish to receive hard copies of the SMJ, please email membership@sma.org.sg or call 6223 1264 (Membership).
Q:
How do I opt-out of receiving hard copies of the SMJ?
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To opt-out of receiving hard copies of the SMJ, please email membership@sma.org.sg or call 6223 1264 (Membership).
Q:
I am an SMA Member who opted to receive hard copies of the SMJ but have not received it this month
A:
Our monthly issues are usually published in the 3rd or 4th week of the month. Occasionally, there may be unforeseen delays in postal services.
If you still have not received your hard copy by the first week of the following month, please email smj@sma.org.sg