Muscat: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) has revised the eligibility criteria for disability benefits.
This came in a ministerial decision issued by Eng.Salem bin Nasser al Aufi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPF.
Under the new regulations, individuals with a permanent disability who hold a disability card issued by the Ministry of Social Development may qualify for the benefit.
The eligible conditions include:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Down Syndrome
Mental Disability with an IQ score of below 70, as determined by a standardized IQ test
Visual Disability with vision at 2/60 or less in both eyes, even with corrective aids
Hearing Disability with a hearing threshold of 61 dB or higher in both ears, despite corrective aids
Severe Physical Disability, as assessed by functional performance
Any other disability as determined by the Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Development
The amendments also address re-evaluation criteria and procedures for suspending benefit disbursements when necessary.
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