This refers to items that help an elderly person move around, such as walking stick, wheelchair and pushchair. It also includes things that an elderly person may need at home, such as commode, pressure relief cushion and hospital bed as well as spectacles and hearing aids. Please note that SMF subsidies are provided through the application only, reimbursement for any purchase prior to an approved application is strictly not allowed.
Note: From 14 February 2022, eligible seniors will be able to apply for
replacements of devices when their devices reach the end of their life-span (1) as well as apply for customised and specialised devices.
1: End of device’s life-span will correspond to device category’s Black-out Period.