Care Subsidies And Funds
Get the support you and your loved one need.
Everyday Needs
Financial support is available as your care needs change. From daily costs of living to medical fees assistance, there’s an array of support on hand.
Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF)
Subsidises care items ranging from wheelchairs and hearing aids to milk supplements.
Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE)
Supports home modifications so that older residents can navigate their homes safely and more comfortably.
Pioneer Generation Disability Assistance Scheme (PioneerDAS)
Provides monthly assistance to Singapore’s Pioneers.
CareShield Life
A long-term care insurance that protects Singaporeans over 40 in instances of severe disability.
ElderShield
A severe disability insurance plan that offers basic financial protection, especially in old age.
Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE)
For seniors in need of help but who are not eligible for ElderShield or CareShield.
MediSave Care
A long-term care plan that allows disabled Singaporeans to receive regular payouts for their long-term care needs.
ElderFund
Supports severely disabled lower-income Singaporeans who do not qualify for other financial assistance plans and have limited ability to meet their long-term care needs.
Medical Bills
Knowing support is on hand offers peace of mind like no other. Various financial support plans can help ease healthcare costs, so you and your loved one can focus on rest and recovery.
Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS)
Provides subsidised medical and dental care for all Singaporeans.
Medical Fee Exemption Card (MFEC)
For those who need medical and financial assistance, this card is issued via a social worker and covers treatment at various approved medical and care services.
MediSave
A compulsory savings account that helps pay for hospitalisation, medical treatments and intermediate and long-term care services.
MediShield Life
A compulsory medical insurance that provides life-time coverage for all Singaporeans.
MediFund
Helps Singaporeans who have exhausted subsidies, MediShield Life and MediSave and still require assistance to pay their medical bills.
Support for Caregivers
Take better care of your loved one by tapping on resources for your training and financial needs.
Caregivers Training Grant (CTG)
The Caregivers Training Grant provides annual subsidies that enable eligible caregivers to attend approved courses to better care for their loved ones.
Home Caregiving Grant (HCG)
A $250 or $400 monthly cash payout to support your loved one with permanent moderate disability.
Migrant Domestic Worker (MDW) Levy Concession
This concession reduces the cost of the levy from $300 to $60 a month.
Application Forms
Access the forms and resources here.