Review of Lifetime Funding Cap in Assistive Technology Fund amidst Rising Costs

Debated in Parliament on 7 Jan 2025.

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Edward Chia Bing Hui raised concerns about the need to review the lifetime funding cap of the Assistive Technology Fund due to increasing costs of assistive technology products and services.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M responded that individuals who have exceeded their funding cap can still receive additional assistance from the Assistive Technology Fund on a case-by-case basis.

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Edward Chia Bing Hui

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui asked the Minister for Social and Family Development whether the Ministry will review the lifetime funding cap of the Assistive Technology Fund in light of the rising costs of assistive technology products and services.

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Applicants who have exceeded their Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) lifetime cap may already be considered for additional assistance under ATF on a case-by-case basis.

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Review of Lifetime Funding Cap in Assistive Technology Fund amidst Rising Costs

Debated in Parliament on 7 Jan 2025.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Edward Chia Bing Hui raised concerns about the need to review the lifetime funding cap of the Assistive Technology Fund due to increasing costs of assistive technology products and services.
Masagos Zulkifli B M M responded that individuals who have exceeded their funding cap can still receive additional assistance from the Assistive Technology Fund on a case-by-case basis.

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Edward Chia Bing Hui

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

Applicants who have exceeded their Assistive Technology Fund (ATF) lifetime cap may already be considered for additional assistance under ATF on a case-by-case basis.

Review of Lifetime Funding Cap in Assistive Technology Fund amidst Rising Costs

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Edward Chia Bing Hui

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

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Questions Identified

Review of Lifetime Funding Cap in Assistive Technology Fund amidst Rising Costs

Summary

Questions Identified

Full Transcript

Edward Chia Bing Hui

Masagos Zulkifli B M M

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Questions Identified