Cabinet briefing |26 December 2025

Government reviews mandatory contributions in state elderly homes

By Chelsea Laporte

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved changes to the government policy on mandatory contributions in government-managed elderly homes. The decision was made to reduce the financial burden on residents while ensuring sustainable care services.

This was revealed in a press briefing by the secretary of state for Cabinet Affairs and Civil Services, Margaret Moumou, on Wednesday last week following the Cabinet session the day before chaired by President Patrick Herminie.

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