This service is intended to assist poor senior citizens that are 60 years or older with necessary items needed to enhance their level of functioning. The items covered under this financial assistance include:

• Payment of water rates
• Payment of electricity
• Purchase of a refrigerator
• Purchase of disposable undergarments
• Purchase of medication
• Purchase of a bed

Eligibility

The applicant must be a Bahamian Citizen or permanent resident that is 60 years of age or older.

Process

1. The applicant visits the Senior Citizens Division requesting intervention from the Social Services Representative (SSR).
2. The intake process and form are then completed by SSR.
3. A needs assessment and home investigation are then completed.
4. The applicant must submit three price quotations for each item requested.
5. The SSR then makes a recommendation based on the findings.
6. The applicant is informed of the recommendation made about whether or not (s)he qualifies for the service.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Application Form(s)

All relevant application forms will be completed by the Social Services Representative.

Supporting Documents

• Passport
• Permanent Residency Document
• National Insurance Card
• Three price quotes for each item required

Turn-around time

One to four weeks.

Deadline

There are no deadlines for this service.

Related Fee(s)

This service is free to all eligible persons.