How can I apply for a stair climbing aid subsidy, and how much can I apply for?

How can I apply for a stair climbing aid subsidy, and how much can I apply for?

The stair climber, classified under Home and Other Premises Furniture and Modification Components, is a mobility assistance device designed for individuals who are unable to go up and down stairs independently. The following information is summarized from the official website of Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW).

1. Eligibility
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria and be unable to climb stairs independently:
(1) Individuals with severe or above physical disabilities.
(2) Individuals in a persistent vegetative state.
(3) Individuals with severe or above balance disorders.
(4) Individuals with multiple disabilities including any of the above conditions.

2. Assessment Requirements
Applicants must obtain an Assistive Device Assessment Report issued by a government-established or authorized assistive device service center, or by a contracted assessment professional from such a unit.

3. Additional Regulations
(1) Each household is eligible to apply for one (1) stair climber only.
(2) The application must include a copy of the product warranty provided by the supplier (the original should be retained by the applicant). The warranty must clearly state:

• Product specifications (including features defined by MOHW standards)

• Model name, serial number, and warranty period (start and end date)

• Supplier’s business name, registration number, and contact person

• Customer service phone number

• The official medical device registration number issued by the central competent authority

4. Subsidy Standards
(Based on the “Regulations on Subsidies for Assistive Devices for Persons with Disabilities,” Article 2. Actual subsidy amount is subject to individual assessment.)

For detailed and updated subsidy information, please visit the official website of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW).