Inter-agency task force proposes fee caps for all disability services, more families to receive subsidies

Inter-agency task force proposes fee caps for all disability services, more families to receive subsidies

The disability task force also called for stronger support for persons with higher needs, who typically face higher costs.

Task Force Proposes Fee Caps for Disability Services, More Families Could Receive Subsidies

A Singapore inter-agency task force has proposed broader fee caps and higher subsidies for disability services, with the income ceiling for means-tested support potentially rising to about S$6,000 per person. Around 5,000 persons with disabilities are expected to benefit by 2030 if the changes are implemented.

Lower fees and more places in disability services by 2030

More places and lower fees will improve access to disability services, benefiting 5,000 people with disabilities by 2030 in Singapore. Read more at straitstimes.com.