Hong Kong dependent application requirements and procedures

The Hong Kong Dependent Program is suitable for needy elders aged 70 or above, but applicants must be sponsored by relatives and friends aged 21 to 60, holding legal identity documents, and having resided in Hong Kong for more than 7 years, and meet the requirements Certain financial restrictions. To apply, you need to submit the application form and relevant documents by email or mail, and arrange an interview as required. Once approved, you can enjoy subsidies and different services.

The "Hong Kong Dependents Scheme" aims to provide high-quality care services at home for the elderly in need to improve their quality of life. Application conditions include: the applicant must be 70 years old or above, and must be guaranteed by a relative or friend who is 21 to 60 years old, holds a legal identity document, and has resided in Hong Kong for seven years or more. The guarantor's income and assets must meet certain limits, and the applicant's own financial situation must be met. Certain restrictions may also apply. In addition, applicants are required to provide medical certificates and relevant supporting documents. The application process includes submitting application forms and relevant documents via email or mail, and arranging interviews as required. The interview mainly examines the applicant's demand for services and daily care, etc., in order to arrange appropriate service content and service personnel. After being approved, you can enjoy subsidies, which include various nursing care, housework, food expenses, etc., as well as different levels of live-in care services. It should be noted that the Hong Kong Dependent Scheme is only for needy elders aged 70 or above, and must be sponsored by qualified relatives and friends. Moreover, the applicant's own financial situation also needs to meet certain restrictions, so he/she needs to carefully consider his/her application qualifications and care needs to prepare in advance.

What are the requirements for the guarantor’s qualifications under the Hong Kong Dependency Scheme? The Hong Kong Dependent Program requires the guarantor to be between 21 and 60 years old, hold a legal identity document, and have resided in Hong Kong for at least 7 years. Their personal income and assets must reach certain limits to ensure that they have the financial ability to support the applicant's care expenses. In addition, the guarantor needs to prove his or her ability to take care of the applicant through interviews and submission of relevant supporting documents.

The Hong Kong Dependent Scheme provides high-quality care services to the elderly in need. Applications must carefully consider their qualifications and care needs. The guarantor must meet certain financial requirements and submit corresponding supporting documents. Qualified applicants can complete the application process step by step through the application form and relevant documents to enjoy various benefits and services.

Legal basis:

"Hong Kong Carers and Elderly Welfare Ordinance" Article 28 Recipients of the Hong Kong Dependent Scheme must meet the requirements of elders aged 70 or above , and must be sponsored by relatives and friends aged 21 to 60, who have resided in Hong Kong for more than 7 years and hold identity documents, and must meet certain financial restrictions.