Good News for the senior citizens who are living in Singapore!! The Singapore government is increasing support for older citizens who need more financial help. Under the government’s Silver Support Scheme, eligible seniors will receive up to S$1,080 every three months (quarterly) starting in 2025. This change is part of the government’s attempts to help. Those who have worked hard their entire lives may not have saved enough for retirement. In this article, we are going to talk about the Silver Support Scheme, what the changes are in 2025, how much money you will receive, and when you will get the money.
About: Silver Support Scheme
The Singapore government established the Silver Support Scheme in 2016. It provides extra funds to older Singaporeans with modest incomes and limited savings. These are typically folks who have worked in low-wage jobs. Those who raised families without full-time employment. Also, who were self-employed and did not make significant CPF contributions.
Eligibility for this Scheme
You are eligible if all of these apply:
- Singapore citizen
- Age 65 or older.
- Low CPF contributions: Total CPF ≤ S$140,000 by age 55, or average income (age 45-54) ≤ S$27,600 if self-employed.
- Live in 1- to 5-room HDB flats.
- Don’t own private property.
- Do not own more than one HDB flat.
What are the changes brought by the government in 2025?
The following were the changes brought by the government in 2025 were:
- The system was enhanced in 2025 to provide more money to people in greatest need.
- The maximum quarterly compensation has been increased to S$1,080, which is a substantial leap compared to earlier years.
- The most eligible seniors will receive S$360 per month, or S$4,320 per year.
- The government claims this change is necessary to keep up with rising living costs.
How Much Money Will I Receive?
The amount is depend on the size of the flat and per person income:
| Flat Type | Monthly Household Income ≤ S$1,500 | Income S$1,501–S$2,300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1- & 2-room flats | S$1,080 per quarter | S$540 per quarter |
| 3-room flats | S$860 per quarter | S$430 per quarter |
| 4-room flats | S$650 per quarter | S$325 per quarter |
| 5-room flats | S$430 per quarter | S$215 per quarter |
When Will I Get the Money?
Here is the mentioned date on which you will be recieving the money:
- End of March (for Jan–Mar quarter)
- End of June (for Apr–Jun quarter)
- End of September (for Jul–Sep quarter)
- End of December (for Oct–Dec quarter)
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