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Hi, MEL professionals. We are developing an evaluation program on the access strategies used in Hong Kong elderly welfare and service. I wonder if OALA would ask people to make applications in person. Can the elder authorize another person to make the application?

Hi, MEL professionals. We are developing an evaluation program on the access strategies used in Hong Kong elderly welfare and service. I wonder if OALA would ask people to make applications in per ...

Kimberly

28 July 2022

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May I ask for supporting documents required for applying for the OALA?

Kimberly

28 July 2022

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Hi, Dr. MEL. I’m planning to have a survey about the allowance for older adults from Social Security Office. Do you know where I can get the address or phone number of the Social Security Office?

Rannie Lee

28 July 2022

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To be more specific, may I know whether older adults who almost reach the age eligibility can apply for OAA or OALA in advance?

Rannie Lee

28 July 2022

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Hello, I’m learning about “scheme evaluation” in program evaluation. May I ask about the scheme of OAA and OALA? How can older adults apply for OAA and OALA?

Karmen

28 July 2022

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I have been told that sometimes people need to compare the program under evaluation with other similar programs to get a better understanding. Since Old Age Living Allowance, Old Age Allowance, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance all focus on older adults, I wonder if older adults can get access to these programs at the same time?

I have been told that sometimes people need to compare the program under evaluation with other similar programs to get a better understanding. Since Old Age Living Allowance, Old Age Allowance, an ...

Karmen

28 July 2022

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I’ve learned that it’s of great importance to figure out the nature of the program when conducting an evaluation. Would you please help me with identifying the nature of the Old Age Allowance in Hong Kong?

I’ve learned that it’s of great importance to figure out the nature of the program when conducting an evaluation. Would you please help me with identifying the nature of the Old Age Allowance in H ...

Kobe Liu

28 July 2022

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Following the previous question, may I say that the major differences between normal OALA and higher OALA are the income limits and the amount of allowance?

Kobe Liu

28 July 2022

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Then may I also ask how much allowance the older adults can get from the higher OALA in the SSA scheme currently?

Rainbow Lau

28 July 2022

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To be more specific, could you please tell me the income limits for applicants of the higher OALA?

Rainbow Lau

28 July 2022

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Dear Dr. MEL, may I also ask the target groups of the higher OALA scheme? Who can apply for the higher OALA in HK?

Jac Jac

28 July 2022

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I understand that one goal of program evaluation is to know the benefit level before and after the program. Could you please tell me how much allowance the older adults can get from the Normal Old Age Living Allowance (OALA) in the SSA scheme in Hong Kong currently?

I understand that one goal of program evaluation is to know the benefit level before and after the program. Could you please tell me how much allowance the older adults can get from the Normal Old ...

Jac Jac

28 July 2022

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