IDAPE is a government assistance scheme providing financial help to needy and disabled elderly Singaporeans, who are not eligible for ElderShield because of their age or pre-existing disabilities. IDAPE is administered by NTUC Income.
Should you qualify, IDAPE will provide you $100 or $150 a month, for a maximum period of 72 months.
To make a claim under IDAPE, you must meet the following criteria:
- You are unable to perform 3 or more of the 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs; washing, feeding, dressing, toileting, mobility and transferring).
- You are aged 70 and above as at 30 September 2002. If you are aged 40 to 69 years as at 30 September 2002, your disability must occur before 30 September 2002.
- Your per capita monthly household income is less than $1000.
The following table outlines the benefit payout:
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| $700 and below | $150 |
| $701 - $1,000 | $100 |
| Above $1,000 | Not eligible for IDAPE payout |
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