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Ministry of Health

Subsidies for Residential Long-Term Care Services

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who are receiving Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services.

Last updated 1 July 2026

What is Residential Long-Term Care Services Subsidy?

The Ministry of Health provides subsidies for eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who are receiving Residential Long-Term Care (LTC) services such as:

  • Chronic Sick (High/Low)

  • Nursing Home

  • Nursing Home Respite Care

  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Home

  • Psychiatric Sheltered Home

What are the benefits?

As announced at Budget and MOH’s Committee of Supply 2025, MOH has enhanced LTC subsidies since 1 July 2026 to ensure LTC services remain affordable.

Singapore Citizens can receive up to 75% subsidies for Residential LTC services, with those born in 1969 or earlier being eligible for higher subsidies of up to 80%. Permanent Residents can receive up to 50% subsidies.

Subsidy levels are determined through household means-testing using Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1 to account for the overall financial resources of the household to support the household members. For households with zero PCHI, the Annual Value2 of their residential property is used to determine subsidy levels.

The current subsidy framework for Residential LTC services is as shown below:

Current Subsidy Levels for Residential LTC Services

Monthly Per Capita Household Income (PCHI)1

Singapore Citizen

Permanent Resident

Born in 1969 or earlier

Born after 1969

No PCHI

Annual Value2 ≤ $21,000: 80%

Annual Value > $21,000: 0%

Annual Value2 ≤ $21,000: 75%

Annual Value > $21,000: 0%

Annual Value ≤ $21,000: 50%

Annual Value > $21,000: 0%

$900 and below

80%

75%

50%

$901 to $1,500

$1,501 to $2,300

65%

60%

40%

$2,301 to $2,600

55%

50%

30%

$2,601 to $3,600

35%

30%

15%

$3,601 to $4,800

15%

10%

5%

$4,801 and above

0%

0%

0%

Effective as of 1 Jul 2026

1 Monthly PCHI is computed as the total gross household monthly income divided by the total number of family members living together in the household. Gross monthly household income includes basic employment income, trade/self-employed income, overtime pay, allowances, cash awards, commissions, and bonuses.

2 Annual Value is the estimated gross annual rent of a property if it were to be rented out, excluding furnishings and maintenance fees. It is determined by IRAS, and may be checked via IRAS website. Subsidy levels in 2026 will be determined using 2025 Annual Values.

Who is eligible?

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents receiving Residential LTC services by government-funded providers are eligible for the subsidies.

How do I apply?

Persons who require Residential LTC services can approach their doctor at the hospital or polyclinic, or AIC, for assistance in applying for admission to a subsidised Residential LTC service.

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