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Not sure how to apply for assistive device subsidies? Don't miss out!
The 900P Smartwatch, a personal satellite locator, is eligible for subsidies after purchase. Here’s a simple Q&A guide to help you understand the process!
Guider provides a simplified explanation of the process for you:
Application > Evaluation > Verification > Purchase > Subsidy
Processing time: about 35 days.
1. Assistive Device Subsidy Qualification Confirmation:
Who can apply? Where to apply?
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Disability Assistance | Long-Term Care Assistance |
Applicants |
Holders of Disability Certificates |
Individuals with dementia over 50 years old Disabled indigenous people over 55 years old Disabled elderly individuals over 65 years old Individuals with disabilities, both physical and mental |
Application Organization |
Call the 1957 Welfare Consultation Hotline or visit the Assistive Devices Center to get an evaluation report from a therapist. Proceed after receiving the official document. |
After receiving a diagnostic certificate from a physician, call the 1966 Long-Term Care Service Hotline or apply online through the Caregiver Center. A specialist will visit your home. Once you receive the official document, proceed to the next step. |
2. Purchase Assistive Devices: Personal Satellite Locator
900P Smart Watch (2-Year Warranty Edition)
*Please purchase the 900P Smart Watch "2-Year Warranty Edition" to ensure compliance with assistive device standards.
3. Submit your application for disability assistive device subsidy within six months and for long-term care assistive device subsidy within three months.
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Disability Assistance | Long-Term Care Assistance |
Claiming Documents |
1.Approval letter copy for disability assistive device subsidy reimbursement 2.Original invoice and warranty certificate copy 3.Copy of bankbook or passbook |
1.Approval letter copy for long-term care services application 2.Original invoice and warranty certificate copy 3.Copy of bankbook or passbook |
Submission Window | Please contact the District Office / Assistive Device Center to apply for a subsidy. | Please contact the caregiver specialist who visited you before and submit your subsidy application to the Caregiver Center. |
How much is the amount for the assistive device subsidy?
Disability Assistance | Long-Term Care Assistance | |
Subsidy Amount | Every two years, subsidies for four assistive devices are provided as follows:
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Every three years, a subsidy of NT$40,000 is provided as follows:
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Reminder for Assistive Device Subsidy Applications
Note that the disability assistive device subsidy and long-term care assistive device subsidy have different conditions and amounts, and they cannot be applied for at the same time. If eligible for both, carefully choose the more beneficial scheme. Free assessments at assistive device centers can help maximize subsidy eligibility.
Links to Various Assistive Device Centers
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