Can I use my existing functional assessment report (FAR) that was previously submitted for PioneerDAS and/or Home Caregiving Grant (HCG), to submit a claim for CareShield Life?

To qualify for severe disability schemes, an individual will need to be assessed by an MOH-accredited severe disability assessor to be unable to perform three or more of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The severe disability assessors use a different assessment tool from the FAR that enables them to capture the degree of assistance required for each ADL. To use this tool, an assessor has to undergo a rigorous training programme and be accredited by MOH. 

The FAR on the other hand is used to determine if one needs some assistance, or is fully independent, for each ADL. It is not intended to capture the degree of assistance required for each ADL. As such, the FAR is not suitable for severe disability scheme applications. However, the FAR can be used if you are only applying for mild and/or moderate disability schemes such as the Pioneer Generation Disability Assistance Scheme or Home Caregiving Grant (HCG).

This information provided here is sourced from the MOH website.