Caring for the Elderly
197. The Government has regularised the Community Care Service Voucher (CCSV) Scheme for the Elderly since September 2023, and extended its scope to cover the rental of assistive technology products. The number of CCSVs will increase to 11 000 in 2024‑25, involving an annual expenditure of about $900 million. The Government also regularised the Residential Care Service Voucher (RCSV) Scheme for the Elderly since last April. From the second quarter of this year, the number of RCSVs will increase to 5 000 for the early benefit of more eligible elderly persons. The scheme will involve an annual expenditure of about $1,440 million.
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