Many of the elderly are particularly frail after being discharged from the hospital, and may need longer term care and assistance in their activities of daily living. In this post, we will introduce 2 subsidies in the form of the Intermediate Long-Term Care (ILTC) subsidy which reduces medical charges, while the Caregiver Training Grant (CTG) subsidises training to acquire the skills needed to provide ongoing care for the elderly.
A. Intermediate Long-Term Care (ILTC) Subsidy
The ILTC subsidy offsets up to 80% of medical bills for the elderly with extended stays at ILTC facilities or that require home-based services.
Benefits
Subsidies for subsidised wards in community hospitals
Subsidies for residential services
Subsidies for home and community-based services
Subsidies for community haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
Eligibility
Singaporean or Permanent Resident
Meets admission criteria for the ILTC services
Receiving care from MOH-funded service providers
How to apply
Speak to a medical social worker or an administrative staff at the hospital at the ILTC service provider
Visit Ministry of Home Affairs to learn more about the subsidy
B. Caregiver Training Grant (CTG)
The CTG provides a $200 annual subsidy to caregivers of elderly to attend caregiver courses. These courses teach important techniques to provide a safe environment for the elderly, including wound care, changing tubes, and assistance in daily living.
Benefits
$200 subsidy per care recipient every financial year
Be better equipped to provide a safer day-to-day care for the elderly
A variety of caregiver training courses
Eligibility
Caregiver (family members or foreign domestic worker) is directly caring for the elderly person
Caregiver must complete the entire training with 100% attendance
Elderly is a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
Elderly is aged 65 and above, or has a disability (certified by a doctor
How to apply
Choose a course from the e-calendar
Inform the trainer of your interest in applying for CTG
Visit SilverPages to learn more about the subsidy