The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme

The Elderly health care Voucher Scheme is a program that helps eligible seniors pay for Health Care costs.

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What is the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme?

The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible seniors to help cover the costs of health care. The scheme offers a range of vouchers that can be used to cover the costs of GP visits, prescription medications, hospital stays and other health-related expenses. To be eligible for the scheme, seniors must be aged 65 years or over and must meet certain income and asset requirements.

How does the Scheme work?

The Scheme offers eligible people a rebate on their private health insurance The Scheme is not means tested. To be eligible, you must:
-be aged 65 years or over
-be an Australian resident
-hold a current Seniors Health Card or Pensioner Concession Card
-have paid the required 2% Medicare levy surcharge on your private health insurance for the financial year you are claiming the rebate.

Who is eligible for the Scheme?

To be eligible for the Scheme, an individual must:

-Be aged 65 years or over;
-Be a resident of Hong Kong; and
-Have a per capita monthly income of not more than $3,500.

What are the benefits of the Scheme?

The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme is a government initiative that provides financial assistance to eligible elderly Singaporeans to help cover the costs of their healthcare.

The Scheme offers two tiers of subsidies – Standard and Enhanced. The amount of subsidy depends on the per capita income of the household, and whether the elderly person is living in a one- or two-room HDB flat, or a private property.

Elderly Singaporeans who are eligible for the Scheme will receive an annual health care voucher worth up to S$400 that can be used to offset the costs of their medical expenses. The voucher can be used to pay for outpatient treatments, medications, and other health-related expenses at participating medical clinics and pharmacies island-wide.

How to apply for the Scheme?

The Scheme provides a subsidy for home care centre-based day care and nursing home care for eligible Singaporeans aged 65 years and above.

To apply for the Scheme, you can:
-Download and complete the application form available on the website; or
-Approach any of the following for an application form:
-Singapore Post branches
-Seniors Activity Centres (SACs)
-Centre for Enabled Living (CELs)
-Director of Social Welfare (DSW) offices
After you have completed the form, please submit it to any of the abovementioned locations.

What are the key dates for the Scheme?

The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (EHCVS) will be open for applications from 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019.

What are the other health care schemes for the elderly?

The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme is just one of the many health care schemes available for the elderly in Singapore. Other schemes include the ElderShield scheme, which provides basic financial protection for those who require long-term care, and the MediShield Life scheme, which provides universal coverage for all Singaporeans.

How can I get more information about the Scheme?

The Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above to offset their out-of-pocket expenses for medical and long-term care.

For more information about the Scheme, you can call the toll-free hotline at 1800 222 0000, or visit the website at www.moh.gov.sg.

What are the frequently asked questions about the Scheme?

-Who is eligible for the Scheme?
To be eligible, an elderly person must be aged 65 and above, and a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.

-What are the benefits under the Scheme?
The Scheme provides subsidies for three types of health care services: outpatient care, day surgery and inpatient care.

-Where can I get more information about the Scheme?
For more information, please contact your nearest Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) or Social Service Office (SSO).

How can I contact the Scheme?

If you would like to contact the Scheme, you can do so by phone, email, or post.

The Scheme’s phone number is 0800 731 7801. The opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

The Scheme’s email address is [email protected].

You can write to the Scheme at the following address:

Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme
PO Box 777
Liverpool L69 3HN