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For REGISTERED BENEFICIARIES ONLY
During this Covid-19 endemic, RDSS strives to support our beneficiaries. This guide provides a clear understanding of our application processes for various financial support schemes.
🙏 Acknowledgments
We thank our co-founders Kenneth and Patricia for volunteering to raise awareness and gather funds, and Shu Hui for processing claims and handling enquiries.
⏰ IMPORTANT: Submit applications ON TIME. Late submissions will be REJECTED.
💊 Medical Intervention Subsidy
Medical consumables, treatments, etc.
⚡ Power For Life
For patients using ventilators long-term
🍼 Special Milk Formula Subsidy
Doctor-prescribed milk for medical conditions
👁️ Optical / Dental Subsidy
Eye care and dental treatment support
🤲 Therapy Support Subsidy
Physical, occupational & speech therapy
💙 Vital Care Support Scheme
NEW: Essential care and support services
FAQ
Q: Who can apply for Therapy Support Scheme (TSS)?
A: TSS is open to ALL registered RDSS beneficiaries. Eligible to claim up to $1,800 per financial year (1 June to 30 April).
Q: Who can apply for Medical Intervention Scheme (MIS)?
A: MIS is open to ALL registered RDSS beneficiaries. Eligible to claim up to $600 per financial year (1 June to 30 April).
Q: Who can apply for Power For Life Scheme (PFL)?
A: Registered RDSS beneficiaries using ventilators (BiPAP or CPAP) at home. Reimbursement: $100 month for long-term ventilator use. Annual application required. Must be endorsed by medical doctor, medical social worker, or home care/palliative nursing personnel. Submit between 1 June – 30 September.
Q: Who can apply for Special Formula Subsidy (SFS)?
A: Registered RDSS beneficiaries diagnosed with rare metabolic disorders (HCU, MMA, MSUD, PKU, UCD, etc.). For special metabolic formulas prescribed by attending doctor or dietician. These expensive formulas ($80-$100+ per 500g can) are not available in retail market.
Q: Who can apply for Optical/Dental Subsidy (ODS)?
A: Beneficiaries NOT under PFL or SFS support. Two categories: Optical ($600/year) and Dental ($600/year). Can claim both categories but excess amounts cannot be transferred between categories.
Q: Who can apply for Vital Care Support Scheme (VSS)?
A: NEW SCHEME – Please refer to the detailed guide and application form for eligibility criteria and coverage details.
❓ General FAQs
Q: If I’m on PFL scheme, can I apply for other support?
A: You can still apply for MIS (subject to terms and conditions) but not the remaining schemes.
Q: Can I apply for PFL, SFS and ODS simultaneously?
A: No. Each beneficiary can only apply for ONE of these three schemes to allow more beneficiaries to receive support.
Q: Can I claim with invoices but no payment receipts?
A: No. Claims are reimbursement-based. Official receipts required as RDSS is audited by MOH annually.
Q: Can I email screenshots of application forms?
A: No. Hard copies must be mailed to RDSS’s registered address. Do not hand-deliver. Keep soft copies as backup.
Q: Can endorsements be digitally signed?
A: No. Original inked signatures and institution stamps required on application forms.
Q: Can I submit after the cut-off date?
A: NO APPEALS for late applications. Submit before deadlines.