ElderShield

Disability insurance schemes, grants help siblings caring for sick elderly parents

Mr Alvin Yap (from right) stays with his father Mr Ron Yap, and mother Mdm Cecilia Wong. His sister, Ms Kimberly Yap, also visits everyday to care for their parents. The family receives $1,800 of financial aid from the government each month, which helps in the management of the long-term care costs.

ST Explains: How will the 2026 CareShield Life changes affect me?

There are more than 1.9 million CareShield Life policyholders in Singapore

SMS on termination of ElderShield policies legitimate: CPF Board

SMS message about ElderShield termination is legitimate: CPF Board

Better to get CareShield Life earlier than later

Better to get CareShield Life earlier than later

Company Watch

Union Power reorganises business to include larger solar offering

How new insurance scheme CareShield Life affects you

Government to run ElderShield scheme from 2021

Government to run ElderShield from 2021, taking over from three private insurers

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