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.
Latest Update as at 1 June 2026:
A ONE TIME TEMPORARY newly revised capped amount
and the period of invoices accepted for Financial Year 2026
IMPORTANT: Submit applications ON TIME and ALL DOCUMENTS and ENDORSED FORMS must reach RDSS
no later than 30 November 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: Last line of funding for 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 $2,700 per for 2026 (1 June 2025 to 30 November).
A: MIS is open to ALL registered RDSS beneficiaries. Eligible to claim up to $900 for 2026 (1 June 2025 to 30 November).
A: Registered RDSS beneficiaries using ventilators (BiPAP or CPAP) at home for 24/7. 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. For Year 2026 – claim from June 2025 to November 2026.
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 ($900 for 2026) and Dental ($900 for 2026). 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. This is the last line of funding for beneficiaries needing to purchase medical equipment/device.
General FAQs
A: You can still apply for MIS and TSS and VSS (subject to terms and conditions) but not the remaining schemes ODS and SFS.
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.