Dear Dr. Mel, we are collecting information for our evaluation program. It is about the qualifications of elderly welfare recipients in different schemes. I hope to know why recipients of Normal OALA, OAA, and DA cannot benefit from the medical waiver for standard fees and charges as Higher OALA recipients do?

You are welcome.

Thanks for your information.

Different schemes have different objectives and eligibility criteria. The measure of provision of the medical fee waiver for public hospital and clinic services for older OALA recipients with more financial needs (i.e., Higher OALA recipients aged 75 or above) aims to alleviate the burden of medical expenses on elderly persons and their families.