The Merdeka Generation (MG) Package is for Singapore citizens born between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1959 who obtained citizenship on or before 31 December 1996. It also includes those born on or before 31 December 1949 who became citizens by 31 December 1996 and do not receive the Pioneer Generation Package.
Who is eligible? Singapore citizens who: Were born from 1 January 1950 to 31 December 1959, and. Became a Singapore citizen on or before 31 December 1996.
Merdeka Generation seniors refer to those who are : Born in 1950 to 1959 (ages 60 to 69), and became Singapore citizens by 1996.
Eligibility and Coverage
The Pioneer Generation Package offers additional healthcare benefits for Singaporeans born on or before 31 Dec 1949 who obtained citizenship by 31 Dec 1986. The Merdeka Generation Package provides subsidies to seniors born between 1 Jan 1950 and 31 Dec 1959 who became citizens by 31 Dec 1996.
The Merdeka Generation receives special subsidies for common illnesses, chronic conditions and dental procedures under the Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS). This is regardless of income and CHAS tier. The subsidy rates are higher than that of the CHAS blue card.
You must be aged 20 and below, or 55 and above, in the disbursement year. Lower-income senior Singapore citizens will receive cash payments of $600 to $900 through the AP Seniors' Bonus. The AP Seniors' Bonus will be disbursed over three years, from 2023 to 2025. The last disbursement was made in February 2025.
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.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the PioneerDAS, the care recipient must be a Singapore citizen who is from the Pioneer generation. This means that they must be born on or before 31 December 1949 and have obtained Singaporean citizenship on or before 31 December 1986.
You qualify for the Merdeka Generation Package if you: Are a Singaporean born on or between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1959. Became a Singapore Citizen on or before 31 December 1996.
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Eligibility criteria
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