Hong Kong permanent residents above the age of 65 are automatically eligible for some of the following allowances or subsides, so as to alleviate financial pressures caused by a lack of a stable income; one can also receive help in an extraordinary or emergency situation.
Additionally, Hong Kong residents above the age of 65 can apply for a Senior Citizen Card. With it, cardholders can enjoy a $2 special fare for transportations, as well as benefits or priority treatment by selected shops or organizations. They may also receive certain subsidized vaccines for free.
(Last updated: 1.2.2023)
| Overview of Allowance and Subsidies for the Elderly | ||
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Senior Citizen Card It provides a generally recognized proof of age to elders so as to facilitate their access to concessions, discounts or priority services offered by Government departments, public companies, private and commercial establishments. |
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| Eligible Applicants : | Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above. | |
| Supporting Documents Required: | Completed application form,full-faced photograph and copy of HK Smart Identity Card. | |
| Application Fee: | Issue of the first Card is free. However, a nominal fee will be charged for replacement. | |
| Latest Concession: | Government Department, Transport, Public Utilities, Banking, Chinese Medicine, Clinic, Continuing Education, Dental clinic, Entertainment, Rehabilitative Equipment, Restaurant, Shopping, Supermarket, Tourism, Organisation and companies by districts and Others | |
| Senior Citizen Card Office: |
Address: Room 2204, 22/F, Southorn Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
Tel : 3583 2959
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| CSSA (Rates from 1st February 2022) | ||
| Category | Amount of standard rates per month (HK$) | |
| Single person | Family member | |
| Elderly person aged 65 or above | ||
| Able-bodied/50% disabled | $3,915 | $3,685 |
| 100% disabled | $4,730 | $4,180 |
| Requiring constant attendance | $6,655 | $6,100 |
| Social Security Allowance Scheme | ||
| Types of Allowance | Amount per month (HK$) | |
| Old Age Allowance (Fruit Money) | $1,570 | |
| Normal Disability Allowance | $2,005 | |
| Higher Disability Allowance | $4,010 | |
| Old Age Living Allowance | $4,060 | |
| Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme | $2,000 | |
| Community Care Service Voucher (Third Phase of the Pilot Scheme) | The ceiling and floor monthly voucher values for 2022-23 are $10,070 and $4,210 respectively | |
| $2 concessionary fare per trip scheme | $2 per trip | |
| Pilot Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of Elderly Persons from Low Income Families Phase IV | ||
| Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance | Free of charge | |
| Government Vaccination Programme (GVP) | Free of charge | |
| Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners | Maximum grant $40,000 | |
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Po Leung Kuk Medical Assistant Fund |
The maximum amount to be granted to an applicant within 12 months is $60,000 | |
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Po Leung Kuk Charity Fund for the Disadvantaged |
The maximum amount of grant by the Fund for each application would be HK$6,000 | |
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Po Leung Kuk Raymond Siu Memorial Medical Assistance Fund |
Cancer patients can be granted $4,000 once in their lifetime | |
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Samaritan Fund |
Amount granted depends on applicant's financial situation | |
| Yan Chai Emergency Assistance Fund | Areas covered by the Fund include: funeral assistance, living assistance, rent assistance, tuition fee assistance, rehabilitation assistance, home assistance, medical assistance and disaster relief | |
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Yan Chai Tetraplegic Fund |
Categories of assistance include: purchase of medical/rehabilitation appliances, personal helper subsidy, subsidy for medical consumable items etc. | |
