Am I eligible for the Public Assistance (PA) card?

Public Assistance provides long-term help for the needy and low-income families.

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

If you cannot work because of old age, illness, disability or family circumstances, you can rely on a long-term grant from Public Assistance.

The scheme offers free treatment in all polyclinics and government/restructured hospitals, CHAS GP and CHAS dental clinics, and intermediate and long-term care service providers run by VWOs or private nursing homes under the portable subsidy scheme (which means the private nursing homes have set aside beds for patients using MOH subsidies).

You can also use the grant for your family’s school-related fees, and for basic living expenses.

Find more information on the Ministry of Social and Family Development website.