People over the age of 65 don't have to pay the government before going to school, which is the welfare that the government gives to the elderly. And medical care is not free, but it will be very cheap. The Hong Kong Government will pay the old age allowance (commonly known as the "fruit grant") to the elderly aged 65 or above every month, while the elderly aged 70 or above will receive the old age allowance directly without means test. Senior citizens aged 65 or above can apply free of charge, and senior citizen card holders can take public transport such as MTR, Kowloon-Canton Railway (which has been incorporated into the MTR), buses and ferries (the "Star Ferry for the Elderly") at half price. Since 2004, the elderly can take relevant public transport for free on the third Sunday of June 165438+ 10.