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Does SMF cover the cost of maintenance and repair of devices?

Updated by AIC

The Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) is a co-payment scheme. The applicant needs to top-up the balance and pay for the cost of maintenance and repair of the device. 


If your SMF device is worn out, you may be able to apply for SMF to subsidise a replacement*. 

Here is the list of devices covered under SMF, and their device blackout periods (ie a defined period of time before it can be replaced).

S/N

Device Category

Blackout Period (months)

A

  • Commodes and shower chairs

  • Replacement batteries for motorised device

  • Spectacles

  • Pressure relief mattress

  • Pressure relief cushions

24

B

  • Manual wheelchairs/pushchairs

  • Motorised wheelchairs/scooters

  • Special equipment (eg bed rail, hoist, transfer board, transfer belt)

  • Walking aids

36

C

  • Hospital beds

  • Geriatric chairs

  • Hearing aids

48

 

If you are applying for a subsidy to replace your SMF device that has been worn out, do note that:

 

  • Not all the items above are currently covered by SMF for replacement.

  • If your device is eligible, the item must have met the device blackout period (BOP). There are different BOPs for different categories. 


Please click here for more information on the Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF).

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