In 2025, Singaporean seniors aged 55 and above are eligible for cash payments like the AP Seniors' Bonus ($200-$300) or Silver Support Scheme (up to $1,080/quarter), provided they meet specific income, property, and, for Silver Support, CPF contribution criteria. Most, if not all, payments are automatic with no application required.
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. The SG60 Vouchers will be disbursed across the month of July.
You must be a Singapore citizen residing in Singapore; You must be aged 55 and above in the disbursement year; Your Income Earned in (Disbursement Year – 3) (i.e. Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) of Disbursement Year – 2) must not exceed $34,000.
You must be aged 21 and above in 2025; Your Income Earned in 2023 as assessed by IRAS (Assessable Income (AI) for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2024) must not exceed $39,000; The Annual Value (AV) of your home (as indicated on your NRIC) as at 31 December 2024 must not exceed $31,000; and.
To be eligible for Silver Support, you must be a Singapore citizen aged 65 and above, and must meet all of the following criteria: Contributed not more than $140,000 to your CPF by age 55. If self-employed or have worked as a platform worker, earned not more than $27,600 between ages 45 and 54.
Hindu Undivided Family (HUFs) and Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are not eligible to invest in Senior Citizen Savings Scheme.
The Silver Support scheme provides continuing financial support for Singapore Citizens aged 65 and above, who had low income during their working years and now have less in retirement. Please refer to cpf.gov.sg/sss for more details. If you wish to check your eligibility, you may log in to our e-services.
For Singaporeans with an annual income of up to $34,000 and property ownership that meets the criteria: Annual Value up to $21,000: Eligible Singaporeans can expect a cash payout of $850. Annual Value between $21,001 and $31,000: The cash payout will be $450.
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).
The government-backed initiative offers temporary financial assistance to lower- and middle-income workers actively seeking new employment. Payouts of up to S$6,000 (US$4,500) will be spread across six months to cushion the financial blow of involuntary unemployment.
All adult Singaporeans born between 1966 and 2004 (aged 21 to 59 in 2025) will receive $600, while those born in 1965 and earlier (aged 60 and above in 2025) will receive $800. The higher quantum for seniors recognises their long-standing contributions to Singapore's growth and success.
As stated in the Senior Citizen Act of Singapore, anyone who is at least 60 years of age is considered a senior citizen and is eligible for these benefits.
$700 to $2,250 cash payouts over 5 years from 2022 to 2026 for adult Singapore Citizens aged 21 and above, residing in Singapore, based on Assessable Income and number of properties owned. Cash payouts of $700 to $2,250 in December over 5 years from 2022 to 2026.
In 2022, the median household income per household member, after adjusting for inflation, is $3287 as shown in fig 5. By taking the threshold as 50%, a family with a household income per household member of $1643.50 and below is considered to be living in relative poverty.
Singapore Citizens (SC) or Permanent Residents (PR) whose address is registered at an HDB flat and SCs registered at a private residential property are eligible to claim the $300 and $100 Climate Vouchers under the enhanced Climate Friendly Households Programme.
$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. Does not own more than one property.
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.
SINGAPORE: Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive cash payments of between S$100 (US$77) and S$600 from Dec 5, 2025. This is part of the enhanced Assurance Package, which was announced in Budget 2023.
Starting December 5, 2025, Singaporeans aged 21 and above in 2026 will receive cash payments ranging from S$100 to S$600. According to the Govbenefits website, as cited by Channel NewsAsia, the payout amounts will vary based on each recipient's assessable income and the number of properties owned.
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^
1. Self-employed persons and platform workers should also have an average annual net trade income of not more than $27,600 when they were aged 45 to 54. 2. Senior should not own, and not have a spouse who owns, a 5-room or larger HDB flat or private property or multiple properties.
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) retirement benefits are available to seniors who have worked and paid Social Security taxes. For those with limited income and resources, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides additional monthly cash assistance.
Long-Term Assistance
Long-term support for persons who are permanently unable to work due to old age, illness or disability, have limited or no means of income, and have little or no family support.
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