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Hi Dr. MEL, I know that the GD Scheme recipients should reside in GD for 60 days per year. I hope to know how can the SWD’s agent verify the implementation of this rule?

Hi Dr. MEL, I know that the GD Scheme recipients should reside in GD for 60 days per year. I hope to know how can the SWD's agent verify the implementation of this rule?

Mimi Chuk

29 July 2022

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As an extended program for Hong Kong older adults who go to mainland China, the GD scheme is well planned and conducted. Still, I wonder if there are barriers to such extension? For example, why can’t the payments of GD Scheme allowance be credited directly to the elderly applicants’ bank accounts in Mainland China?

As an extended program for Hong Kong older adults who go to mainland China, the GD scheme is well planned and conducted. Still, I wonder if there are barriers to such extension? For example, why c ...

Mimi Chuk

29 July 2022

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Following the previous question, may I ask how can older adults without a bank account in Hong Kong receive GD Scheme payments?

Richard

29 July 2022

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Then what If the elderly applicants don’t have any residential address proof in GD? Can they still apply for the GD Scheme?

Richard

29 July 2022

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One thing I know about the GD scheme is that the constraints and limits for recipients are strict. May I ask how a recipient can prove his/her GD residential address if his/her name is not shown on water, electricity, and gas bills?

One thing I know about the GD scheme is that the constraints and limits for recipients are strict. May I ask how a recipient can prove his/her GD residential address if his/her name is not shown o ...

Sophia Leung

29 July 2022

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For the specific regulations about application for OALA, could you please tell me whether married elderly persons should apply for OALA together in the name of a couple or by separate individuals?

Sophia Leung

29 July 2022

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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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