The Caregivers Training Grant (CTG) allows caregivers (family members, foreign domestic helpers) to tap on a $200 annual subsidy to attend CTG-approved training courses so that they can better care for their loved ones.

Administered by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Grant is a monthly grant of $120 to support families who need to hire an FDW to care for their loved ones with at least moderate disability.

Administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), families employing full-time foreign domestic workers (FDWs) to look after their loved ones with disabilities can pay a lower monthly concessionary FDW levy of $120 (instead of $265) if they are eligible for this scheme.

The Special Needs Trust Company (SNTC) is a government-funded trust management service aimed at enhancing the financial security and well-being of persons with special needs through the provision of Trust services.

A number of tax reliefs and rebates are available for specific groups of taxpayers. Some of these include parent/handicapped parent relief, handicapped brother/sister relief, qualifying/handicapped child relief, spouse/handicapped spouse relief, and grandparent caregiver relief.

Administered by Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) is an assistance scheme providing financial help to needy and disabled elderly Singaporeans, who were not eligible to join ElderShield when it was launched in 2002 because they had exceeded the maximum entry age or have pre-existing disabilities.

The Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) enables Singapore Citizens from lower- and middle- income households to receive subsidies for medical and dental care at participating General Practitioner (GP) and dental clinics near their homes. Those who qualify for CHAS will also enjoy subsidised referrals to Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOCs) located at Public Hospitals or National […]

The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) provides holistic and comprehensive support for seniors to remain mobile and to live independently in the community. It covers assistive devices, transport subsidies, and consumables subsidies.

The Special Employment Credit (SEC) was introduced in 2011 to support employers, and to raise the employability of older low-wage Singaporeans. Employers who hire Singaporean employees, including persons with disabilities, aged above 50 earning up to $4,000 a month, receive SEC of up to 8% of the employee’s monthly wages.

The DDR ID Card was introduced with the aim of helping persons with disabilities and seniors with dementia to integrate into society and live independently to the best of their ability. Cardholders can also enjoy discounted rates for services and access to facilities offered by participating companies. Find out more here. To apply, contact SG Enable […]