Elderly Living Guide

Senior Services and Living Guide

First choose welfare finance, medical health or life care according to your needs. Application qualifications, amounts and waiting arrangements will be updated. Please refer to the announcements by the government and service agencies before applying.

Prepare before applying

  1. Find the Social Security Field Unit for the applicant’s residential address, or download the relevant Social Security Allowance application form.
  2. Prepare the applicant’s identity document and the address, income and asset proof requested in the relevant application guide. Requirements vary by allowance.
  3. Applications may be made in person or by an authorised relative. Some can also be submitted by phone, online form, email or post.
  4. Old Age Living Allowance enquiries: 3595 0130. The Police Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 operates 24 hours.

Application methods, forms and office details · Old Age Living Allowance eligibility and enquiries

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FAQ

How to confirm the latest application qualifications

First check the official page of the relevant government department, and then press the phone number or office listed on the page to inquire. Online articles are only for collation and cannot replace individual qualification review.

Is there only one type of medical support for the elderly?

No. eHealth, Elderly Health Care Vouchers and public hospital medical fee reductions have different purposes and should be understood separately based on service scope and personal qualifications.