You can apply on behalf of your loved one as long as:

• You are the appointed Donee (appointed under the Lasting Power of Attorney) or Deputy (appointed under the Mental Capacity Act) authorised to make decisions on his/ her property and affairs.

• If your loved one does not have a Donee or Deputy, you can apply on his/ her behalf if you are an immediate family member (parent, spouse or child. Otherwise, you can only apply on his/ her behalf if the immediate family members are unable to do this (eg deceased, lack mental capacity or other issues). For successful applications without a donee/deputy, the caregiver or another family member has 12 months to obtain a court order appointing him/her as a deputy, failing which the payouts will be suspended. Do visit the Singapore Courts website to find out how to apply for a deputyship.

• You may need the following documents:

  • Recent medical report stating that he/ she lacks mental capacity

    OR

    Doctor’s certification that he/ she lacks mental capacity

    • If the care recipient is also going for a disability assessment, you must ask if the doctor can do a mental capacity assessment (using this form) at the same time.

    • The doctor’s certification is valid for six months, unless stated as permanent.

    OR

    Court order of deputy appointment

• Copy of bank book or statement if the bank account nominated to receive the grant belongs to a deputy or trustee.

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