In December 2025, adult Singaporeans will receive between $100 and $600 in cash from the enhanced Assurance Package (AP), depending on their assessable income and property ownership. Additionally, in 2025, households will receive higher GSTV – U-Save rebates, ranging from $440 to $760 depending on HDB flat type, and CDC Vouchers, with $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026.
About 3 million adult Singaporeans to receive Assurance Package (AP) Cash in December 2025. Adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive between $100 – $600 in cash payments from 5 December 2025 onwards under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP).
You must be a Singapore citizen, residing in Singapore; You must be aged 65 and above in 2025; The AV of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and. You must not own more than one property.
If you are eligible for the 2025 GST Voucher (GSTV) – Cash and/or GSTV – MediSave and have signed up for a previous Government payout (e.g., 2024 GSTV), you will automatically receive your 2025 GSTV – Cash and/or GSTV – MediSave in August 2025. No further action is required on your part.
You, your loved ones, employers, or community members, can make cash top-ups to your CPF Retirement Account, to boost your monthly payouts in retirement. * There will be a lifetime cap of $20,000 for grants on top-ups made in 2025 and beyond. To qualify, you must: Be Singaporean and aged 55 and above^
The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2026. Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million SSI recipients will begin on December 31, 2025.
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It acts as a food allowance card for seniors, and can also help pay for utilities, transportation to medical appointments, and more. Not all Medicare Advantage insurance plans offer flex cards. Learn more about Medicare Advantage.
For the July 2025–June 2026 benefit year, the maximum annual GST amounts are: $533 – Single individual. $698 – Married or common-law couples. $184 – Per eligible child under 19.
All Singapore Citizens (SCs) aged 21 and above in 2025 will receive $600 in SG60 Vouchers. SC seniors aged 60 and above in 2025 will receive $200 more – a total of $800 in SG60 Vouchers. See Table 1 for more details.
Every Singaporean aged 21 years and above will receive cash payments of between $700 to $2,250, depending on his/her income and property ownership. The payments will be disbursed over five years, from 2022 to 2026.
Altogether, households will receive $800 in CDC Vouchers in Financial Year 2025 – $500 in May and another $300 in January 2026. This was announced in February by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at Budget 2025, as part of the enhancements to the Assurance Package.
The AP benefits are meant to help defray living expenses for Singaporeans residing in Singapore. Therefore, you are not eligible for AP Cash if you are residing overseas. If the beneficiary passes away before the payment of the Assurance Package (AP) Cash is made, will he/she still qualify? No.
As announced in Budget 2025, all Singaporean households will receive an additional $800 in CDC Vouchers to help with daily expenses. The vouchers are distributed in two tranches — $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026.
Here's a quick primer on the Assurance Package if you've already forgotten: the Assurance Package is a series of cash payouts made to eligible Singaporean Citizens over 5 years from 2022-2026. Each payment is disbursed in December, and the 2025 edition can see you getting up to $600!
As announced in Budget 2025, all Singaporean households will receive an additional $800 in CDC Vouchers to help with daily expenses. The vouchers are distributed in two tranches — $500 in May 2025 and $300 in January 2026. The process for claiming and spending the vouchers remains the same.
Eligibility criteria
Should be a Singaporean citizen residing in Singapore. Assessable income for the Assessment Year (AY) 2024 must not exceed $39,000. Must not own more than one property. If the annual value (AV) of your home is up to $21,000 as of 31 December 2024, then you're eligible for $850.
Assurance Package (AP) Cash in December 2025
Adult Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive between $100 – $600 in cash payments from 5 December 2025 onwards under the enhanced Assurance Package (AP).
$600 to $900 cash payouts over 3 years from 2023 to 2025 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above. Cash payouts of $600 to $900 for eligible Singapore Citizens aged 55 and above in February over 3 years, from 2023 to 2025.
About CDC Vouchers Scheme 2026 (January)
Every Singaporean household will receive $300 CDC Vouchers in January 2026. This is in addition to the $500 CDC Vouchers given in May 2025. Therefore, all Singaporean households will receive a total of $800 CDC Vouchers in Financial Year 2025.
In order to qualify for this, you have to have worked in 2023 and had an income below $150,000. You also qualify if you received Employment Insurance, paid EI premiums or made CPP contributions. You should receive this via cheque or direct deposit by April 2025.
Canada will implement a faster GST rebate payment system starting January 5, 2026. Eligible individuals and families can receive up to $680 more quickly, reducing previous delays. The new system streamlines income verification and tax processing to speed up payments. and modest-income Canadians.
The GST/HST credit payment period begins in July and ends in June of the following year: January and April payments. Based on your adjusted family net income from your 2024 tax return. July and October payments.
With the help of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), we help serve 27,800 seniors each month. Call the Food Bank 1-323-234-3030 Ext 170 to speak with a staff member who can guide you through the enrollment process and provide a referral to the nearest food distribution site near your zip code.