Elderly

Long-Term Care Subsidies

Government pays part of the cost of nursing homes, day care, or home care for those who need long-term help.

From Ministry of Health (MOH) / AIC

Who can apply

• Singapore citizens or Permanent residents
• Per-person income up to $4,800/month

What to bring

• Income proof

How to apply

Means-tested subsidies (up to 80% for lower-income Citizens, up to 50% for PRs) toward nursing homes, day care, and home care, for households with income per person of $4,800 or less. Apply through the hospital, polyclinic, or AIC when arranging a subsidised care place.

Contact Ministry of Health (MOH) / AIC

• Phone: 1800-650-6060

Other elderly help

• Financial Assistance Schemes & Food Vouchers
  Eurasian Association Singapore
  Provides info, referrals, financial and food aid.
• Financial Assistance
  BCARE
  Short-term aid for families in Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol.
• Merdeka Generation Package
  Ministry of Health (MOH)
  Healthcare subsidies for Merdeka Generation seniors.
• Viriya Elderly Medical Programme (VEMP)
  Viriya Community Services
  VEMP supports low-income seniors with medical needs.
• Senior Day Care Subsidy
  Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
  Subsidy for Indian seniors' day care fees.

You might qualify for more.

Long-Term Care Subsidies is one of 675 schemes in cancheck. Most people qualify for several. Answer a few quick questions to see what else you might be eligible for.