Decoding 2026 Long-Term Care Subsidy Eligibility: Level 4+ Long-Term Care, Moderate+ Disabilities Qualify for Direct Bonus Witho

Starting in 2026, the new system for long-term care accommodation subsidies will completely remove the income means test. As long as you meet one of the following two conditions – 'moderate to severe functional impairment' or 'disability' – you can apply: 1. Conditions for individuals with moderate to severe functional impairment: • Assessment Standard: Must undergo professional assessment by the local government's 'Long-Term Care Management Center' (LTCC). • Level Requirement: Long-Term Care Need Level (CMS) must be Level 4 (inclusive) or above. 2. Conditions for individuals with disabilities: • Proof Requirement: Must possess a government-issued disability certificate. • Degree of Disability: Must be moderately, severely, or extremely severely disabled. 💡 Special Rule for Disability Bonus: No Need to Forfeit Original Subsidy If an elder is already receiving the 'Subsidy for Residential Care Costs for Persons with Disabilities' and meets the above moderate or severe disability conditions, the new system adopts a 'direct bonus' approach. Families do not need to give up their original disability subsidy; they can simultaneously apply for the additional monthly accommodation subsidy of NT$5,000, which the government will stack on top, easing the burden on families with disabled members.