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Subsidy framework for Non-Residential Long-Term Care Services

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving Non-Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services.

Last updated 20 December 2024

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What is Non-Residential Long-Term Care Services Subsidy?
What are the benefits?
Who is eligible?
How do I apply?

What is Non-Residential Long-Term Care Services Subsidy?

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving Non-Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services such as:

  • Active Rehabilitation

  • Centre-Based Nursing

  • Dementia Day Care

  • Home Medical

  • Home Nursing

  • Home Personal Care

  • Maintenance Day Care

  • Maintenance Exercise

  • Meals On Wheels

  • Medical Escort and Transport

  • Psychiatric Day Rehabilitation

What are the benefits?

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents can receive up to 80% and 55% subsidies for Non-Residential LTC services respectively.

Subsidy levels are determined through household means-testing using Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 to account for the overall financial resources of the household to support the household members. For households with zero PCHI, the Annual Value2 of their residential property is used to determine subsidy levels.

The current subsidy framework for Non-Residential LTC services is as shown below:

Current Subsidy Levels for Non-Residential LTC Services

Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1

Singapore Citizen

Permanent Resident

No PCHI

Annual Value2 ≤ $21,000: 80%

Annual Value > $21,000: 0%

Annual Value ≤ $21,000: 55%

Annual Value > $21,000: 0%

$900 and below

80%

55%

$901 to $1,500

75%

50%

$1,501 to $2,300

60%

40%

$2,301 to $2,600

50%

30%

$2,601 to $3,600

30%

15%

$3,601 and above

0%

0%

Effective as of 1 Oct 2024

1 Monthly PCHI is computed as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses.

2Annual Value is the estimated gross annual rent of a property if it were to be rented out, excluding furnishings and maintenance fees. It is determined by IRAS, and may be checked via IRAS website. Subsidy levels in 2024 will be determined using 2023 Annual Values.

Who is eligible?

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents receiving Non-Residential LTC services by government-funded providers are eligible for the subsidies.

How do I apply?

Persons who require Non-Residential LTC services can approach their doctor at the hospital or polyclinic, or AIC, for assistance in applying for admission to a subsidised Non-Residential LTC service.

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