Social Welfare Department

If a recipient of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme / Old Age Living Allowance / Old Age Allowance / Disability Allowance passed away, how should the relatives or friends report the situation or suspend payment of the allowance?

What are the eligibility criteria for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme? What is the amount of assistance payable?

What are the application procedures and the payment arrangement for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme?

Can I apply for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme if I am employed? If I am receiving CSSA, will it affect the amount I receive if I find a job and have a new income?

What is the permissible limit of absence from Hong Kong during receipt of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme? How to calculate the number of days of absence? For elderly CSSA recipients, will their CSSA eligibility be affected if they reside in the Mainland for a long period?