As caregivers, it is important to encourage an independent and active lifestyle for the elderly. In this post, we will introduce 2 subsidies that can help the elderly stay active. The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund allows the elderly to purchase mobility aids, while the PAssion Silver Concession Card offers cheaper public transport fares to help them be on the go!
A. Seniors’ Mobility And Enabling Fund (SMF)
The SMF provides a one–time subsidy to purchase an assistive device or offset the costs of home healthcare items and transportation to selected centres.
Benefits
Up to 90% subsidy for assistive devices – walking sticks, wheelchairs, pushchairs, commodes, pressure relief cushions and hospital beds
Subsidies for transportation cost to MOH-funded Eldercare Centres, Dialysis Centres and Hospices, depending on means-testing
Subsidies for home healthcare items – catheters, milk supplements, adult diapers, nasal tubing and wound dressings, depending on means-testing
Eligibility
First time applicant
Singaporean, aged 60 and above
Pass means-test under Ministry of Health’s Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) non-residential framework
Household monthly income per capita of $1800 or less, (for Assistive Device and Home healthcare items) or $2600 or less (for Transportation)
Undergo assessment to determine the type of devices or healthcare items required
How to apply
Download the application form and terms and conditions
Submit the following documents to apply for subsidy:
Complete forms
Copy of Applicant’s NRIC (front and back)
Copies of medical reports, if available
Copies of financial assistance documents, if available
Mail the documents needed to the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC)
Visit Silverpages to learn more about the subsidy
B. PAssion Silver Concession Card
The concession card allows an elderly person to enjoy cheaper fares when traveling by MRT/LRT/bus. They can also enjoy huge savings when they travel long distances and to rehab centres.
Benefits
Cheaper train and bus fares
Extended green man time at pedestrian crossings
Eligibility
Singaporean, aged 60 and above
How to apply
An invitation pack will be mailed out on each individual’s 60th birthday
Alternatively, if the card is not received, they can apply through
TransitLink ticket office
TransitLink mobile services for Apple Appstore l Google Play
Mail documents to Transit Link Pte Ltd
Copy of Applicant’s NRIC (front and back)
One colour passport-sized photograph for the concession card
Visit TransitLink to learn more about the concession card