Sri Lanka Benefits & Support Register
The first comprehensive, trilingual directory of government benefits, welfare schemes, and support programmes for families, carers, disabled people, and the elderly in Sri Lanka.
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Assistive Device Provision Scheme
Equipment ProvisionFree or subsidised provision of wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, hearing aids, white canes, Braille materials, communication device…
Aswasuma Welfare Benefit
Cash TransferThe Aswasuma programme replaced Samurdhi in 2023, targeting the most vulnerable households with higher cash transfers based on a s…
Autism Support & Early Intervention Services
Government ServiceGovernment-funded early intervention, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioural support for autistic children and adul…
Carer Support Allowance – Home Care Subsidy
Cash TransferA targeted subsidy for family members who have left employment or reduced working hours to care full-time for a dependent elderly …
Chronic Illness Medication Subsidy
Healthcare SubsidyFree or heavily subsidised long-term medication for chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease, respirat…
Disability Allowance (Differently Abled Persons)
Disability SupportMonthly cash allowance for persons with disabilities who are unable to engage in gainful employment. Covers physical, intellectual…
Elderly Persons Allowance (60+ Monthly Pension)
Elderly CareMonthly financial allowance for Sri Lankan citizens aged 60 and above who are not receiving a government pension or EPF/ETF benefi…
Free Health Services – Government Hospitals
HealthcareUniversal free healthcare at all government hospitals, including outpatient, inpatient, emergency, surgical, and specialist servic…
Intellectual Disability Support Programme
Government ServiceStructured day care, vocational training, and social skills development services for persons with intellectual disabilities. Inclu…
Mental Health Community Support Services
Government ServiceFree community mental health services including outpatient psychiatry, psychological counselling, medication, and crisis intervent…
National Disability Allowance – Physical Disability
Government AllowanceMonthly allowance for persons with physical disabilities who are certified as unable to engage in full-time gainful employment. Co…
Nutrition Supplementation Programme (Thriposha)
Food AssistanceFree nutritional supplement (Thriposha) provided to pregnant and lactating mothers, and to children under 5 years who are underwei…
Palliative Care Support Programme
Healthcare SubsidyFree palliative care including pain management, symptom control, end-of-life planning, and family support. Delivered in government…
Samurdhi (Divinaguma) Cash Transfer
Cash TransferSri Lanka's largest social protection programme providing monthly cash transfers to low-income households. Covers approximately 1.…
School Uniform and Textbook Scheme
EducationAnnual provision of free school uniforms (2 sets), textbooks, exercise books, and school stationery for all children attending gov…
Sensory Disability Support Allowance
Government AllowanceFinancial support for persons with sensory disabilities including deafness, severe hearing impairment, blindness, and severe visua…