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Could you please tell me more about which department would be responsible for the GD scheme? Does SWD manage the OAA and OALA under the GD Scheme directly?

Sophie Kwok

29 July 2022

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Hello Dr. MEL, we are collecting information to prepare for the evaluation of the linkage mechanism of different elderly programs in Hong Kong. I wonder if older adults as recipients of OALA under the GD scheme can receive free medical service during their stay in HK?

Hello Dr. MEL, we are collecting information to prepare for the evaluation of the linkage mechanism of different elderly programs in Hong Kong. I wonder if older adults as recipients of OALA under ...

Sophie Kwok

29 July 2022

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Following the previous question, may I also know more details about the grace period of OALA?

Albert Fung

28 July 2022

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Dear Dr. MEL, may I know if a change in income or assets of recipients of OALA will cause a difference to recipients’ qualifications?

Albert Fung

28 July 2022

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Hi Dr. MEL, in our preparation for the evaluation of the GD scheme, we found that the applicant needs to find a witness to be recognized as the target recipient. I wonder what should the applicant do if they can’t find a witness?

Hi Dr. MEL, in our preparation for the evaluation of the GD scheme, we found that the applicant needs to find a witness to be recognized as the target recipient. I wonder what should the applicant ...

Judy Kwan

28 July 2022

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May I know whether the GD Scheme application can be submitted online?

Judy Kwan

28 July 2022

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Hi Dr. MEL, I’ve heard about some complicated cases while collecting information for an evaluation program on the GD scheme. I wonder what should the applicant do If he/she withdraws from the GD scheme and try to get PRH back? Should they re-apply?

Hi Dr. MEL, I’ve heard about some complicated cases while collecting information for an evaluation program on the GD scheme. I wonder what should the applicant do If he/she withdraws from the GD s ...

Hailey Cheng

28 July 2022

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Would you please tell me more about the general regulation for elderly applicants of the GD Scheme who are living in PRH units currently?

Hailey Cheng

28 July 2022

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Hello Dr. MEL, I am confused by the ethical rules of evaluation designs. For example, if we separate older adults into a comparison group and an experiment group to see the influence of OAA, is it ethical to exclude older adults in the comparison group from the OAA scheme?

Hello Dr. MEL, I am confused by the ethical rules of evaluation designs. For example, if we separate older adults into a comparison group and an experiment group to see the influence of OAA, is it ...

Hubert

28 July 2022

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Dear MEL Institute, may I ask that should the elderly applicants return to Hong Kong to complete the GD Scheme application procedures?

Hubert

28 July 2022

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Would you please kindly explain to me how long it usually takes for the applicants to get an allowance from the GD scheme after application?

Nancy

28 July 2022

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Hi Dr. MEL, who do you think could be the participants of our survey if we are going to evaluate the effect of the GD scheme?

Nancy

28 July 2022

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