How will seniors or Persons with Disabilities know if they are eligible for SMF or Assistive Technology Fund (ATF)?
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities will be served under one scheme throughout their lifetime. If the individual has tapped on ATF1 before the age of 60, they will continue to be served by ATF throughout their lifetime. On the other hand, if the individual has not tapped on ATF1 subsidies before the age of 60, they would be served by SMF throughout their lifetime.
Individuals can approach their care provider, e.g. hospitals, community care organizations, social service agencies, to enquire about their eligibility for the schemes. They may also approach the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) or SG Enable (SGE) for assistance.
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1 The ATF provides subsidies for persons with disabilities (PWDs) to purchase the assistive technology devices to enable independent living.
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