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What are the application procedures and the payment arrangements for Disability Allowance?

What is the definition of "severely disabled" under the Disability 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?

What are the eligibility criteria for Senior Citizen Card? How to apply?

Last Review Date: 1 Sep 2025
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