RDSS Financial Support Schemes
Comprehensive Support for Registered Beneficiaries (Singaporeans/Permanent Resident)
For REGISTERED BENEFICIARIES ONLY
This guide provides a clear understanding of our application processes for various financial support schemes. Our schemes are on reimbursement basis except for VitalCare Support Subsidy.
Acknowledgments
We thank our co-founders Kenneth and Patricia and Executive Director, Wee Seng, for volunteering to raise awareness and gather funds. Please also appreciate Shu Hui and Dowin for the effort put in to process the claims and handling enquiries.
IMPORTANT: Submit applications ON TIME and ALL DOCUMENTS and ENDORSED FORMS must reach RDSS no later than 30 April of each financial year. Late submissions will be REJECTED.
Mailing Address: Privy Box No. 920639, Singapore 929292
Medical Intervention Subsidy (MIS)
Medical consumables, treatments, etc.
Power For Life (PFL)
For patients using ventilators 24/7
Special Milk Formula Subsidy (SFS)
Doctor-prescribed milk for medical conditions
Optical / Dental Subsidy (ODS)
Eye care and dental treatment support
Therapy Support Subsidy (TSS)
Physical, occupational & speech therapy and others
VitalCare Support Scheme (VSS)
NEW: Essential medical equipment / device
READ FAQS BEFORE APPLYING
Please review all Frequently Asked Questions below before submitting your application(s)
FAQ
A: TSS is open to ALL registered RDSS beneficiaries. Eligible to claim up to $1,800 per financial year (1 June to 30 April).
A: MIS is open to ALL registered RDSS beneficiaries. Eligible to claim up to $600 per financial year (1 June to 30 April).
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.
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.
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.
A: NEW SCHEME – Please refer to the detailed guide and application form for eligibility criteria and coverage details.
General FAQs
A: You can still apply for MIS (subject to terms and conditions) but not the remaining schemes.
A: No. Each beneficiary can only apply for ONE of these three schemes to allow more beneficiaries to receive support.
A: No. Claims are reimbursement-based. Official receipts required as RDSS is audited by MOH annually.
A: No. Hard copies must be mailed to RDSS’s registered address. Do not hand-deliver. Keep soft copies as backup.
A: No. Original inked signatures and institution stamps required on application forms.
A: NO APPEALS for late applications. Submit before deadlines.
Application Forms & Guides
*For PFL, SFS and ODS: Beneficiary can only choose 1 scheme to claim for each financial year.
Download Form
View Guide
Need Help?
Contact our main line on WhatsApp at 8088 9294 or if you are already in touch with our social workers, Pathma and Simon, do reach out to them directly.
All schemes are ongoing until official notice. Keep backup copies of your applications and submit before deadlines to avoid rejection.