Over 1.5 million lower- to middle-income Singaporean adults will receive up to $850 in cash as part of the 2025 Government GST Voucher (GSTV) scheme. Payments will be automatically disbursed starting in August 2025 to eligible citizens aged 21 and older.
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. If the AV of your home lies between $21,001 and $31,000 as of 31 December 2024, then you're eligible for $450.
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.
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.
Eligibility. Adult Singaporeans aged 21 years and above will receive AP Cash in December every year from 2022 to 2026. In total, eligible Singaporeans will receive between $700 and $2,250 of AP Cash over these five years.
You are eligible for this credit if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes at the end of the month before and at the beginning of the month in which the CRA makes a payment (read When your GST/HST credit is paid). In the month before the CRA makes a quarterly payment, you must be at least 19 years old.
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.
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^
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.
Free prescriptions and eye tests for over-60s
You can also get free NHS-funded eye tests from the age of 60 (in Scotland, eye tests are free for all ages). You'll be entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you're receiving pension guarantee credit.
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.
You can claim a GST refund in the following situations, when additional tax is paid or deposited due to errors or omissions. When dealers and deemed export goods or services are subject to refund or refund. Refunds can also be made for purchases made by UN agencies or embassies.
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.
You must enroll in the specific Medicare Advantage plan which offers the benefit. Only a very small number of Medicare Advantage plans offer grocery benefits. Only certain individuals with serious health conditions qualify, generally those who are very low-income and/or very sick. Qualifications vary by plan.
Normally, a taxpayer will qualify for the full amount of Economic Impact Payment if they have AGI of up to $75,000 for singles and married persons filing a separate return, up to $112,500 for heads of household, and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns and surviving spouses.
How to claim and spend your CDC Vouchers 2026 (January)
To apply for an Indian CDC, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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.
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.
An emergency fund is a cash reserve that's specifically set aside for unplanned expenses or financial emergencies. Some common examples include car repairs, home repairs, medical bills, or a loss of income.
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.
Who Is Eligible to Receive the Vouchers. All Singapore citizens aged 21 or above in 2025 qualify for the S$50 vouchers. There are no income requirements and each person receives their own digital voucher. A household with multiple members receives more value overall.