Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore)
Medical Assistance
Medical and dialysis aid for needy, disabled, elderly.
Overview
Tzu Chi Mission of Charity provides medical assistance to needy individuals, especially those affected by illness or disability, through:
- Subsidies for medical expenses
- Provision of medical supplies
- Specialised programmes for renal patients
Key schemes include:
- Interim dialysis funding
- Transport assistance for dialysis patients
- Psychosocial support
- Renal Conservative Care Programme for elderly kidney failure patients
Volunteers:
- Deliver medical supplies
- Conduct monthly home visits to monitor health
- Provide moral support
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Needy individuals, including Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, who are affected by illness or disability and require medical assistance. Renal patients must be assessed and referred by medical social workers or Sengkang General Hospital for specific programmes. Elderly kidney failure patients (age 60 and above) are eligible for the Renal Conservative Care Programme.
How to apply
Patients may apply for assistance through medical social workers. For the Renal Conservative Care Programme, referrals are made by Sengkang General Hospital. Tzu Chi home visit teams will assess each case before support is provided.
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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