Inter-agency task force proposes fee caps for all disability services

The majority of families caring for persons with disabilities (PWDs) could see their fees for support services fall, some by as much as 80%. The threshold for means-tested subsidies will rise from a per capita monthly household income of S$4,800 to around S$6,000. This comes under new recommendations aimed at making care more affordable and accessible. The first set of recommendations by an inter-agency task force include fee caps, higher subsidies and more places at activity centres. The full set of proposals is due by early October. Around 5,000 PWDs are expected to benefit by 2030. Sherlyn Seah reports.