The Elderly Dental Assistance Programme will be expanded from October 3 to cover Old Age Living Allowance recipients aged 75 or above, the Community Care Fund secretariat announced today.
More elders who have financial difficulties who do not receive Comprehensive Social Security Assistance will benefit from free removable dentures and other dental services.
The fund expanded the programme last September to cover elderly people who are Old Age Living Allowance recipients.
The expenditure involved in this phase of the scheme will be backed by $800 million in funding.
The subsidy will be disbursed to dentists directly by the Dental Association which is implementing the programme. No additional fees will be charged to people joining the scheme.
From October 3, eligible people aged 75 or above can apply in person and make appointments at one of the 180 district units, including elderly centres, community centres and dental clinics, which process applications directly.
An information leaflet and a list of the district units will be available at the elderly centres.
Call 2525 8198 for enquiries. Click here for details.
