The Singaporean Silver Support Scheme, launched in 2025, will provide eligible seniors quarterly cash payments of up to 1080 dollars to help low lifetime wages earners with moderate household incomes.
Eligibility Criteria
– Should be a Singapore citizen who is 65 years old or above.
– The elderly with a lifetime wage amount that is low, as measured by CPF contribution history or self-employment earnings, are eligible.
– Household shall reside in 1- to 5-room HDB flats, or similar without including the owners of the private property.
– Payout depends on the household income per capita.
– Special treatment of the beneficiaries of the Long-Term Assistance (LTA) of ComCare which cover a set payment irrespective of the type of flat.
Payment Details
– Quarterly payments are done in January, April, July and October.
– One will get a maximum payout of $1,080/quarter, particularly of seniors in 1- to 2-room flats earning less income.
– Elderly in larger flats or with higher income rates are given a lower or half-rate payouts.
– The payments are made directly into bank accounts linked to CPF or through PayNow NRIC, which accesses it quicker.
– The recipients are also notified annually through letter in December that they are still eligible to receive and are within the payout tier.
How to Access
– No application required; qualification based on government data every year.
– Be sure to update bank and PayNow NRIC information to have an easy payout.
– Those seniors who have financial constraints are able to seek other assistance at Social Service offices.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Singapore Citizens 65+ with low lifetime wages |
| Maximum Quarterly Payment | Up to $1,080 (varies by housing/income) |
| Payment Schedule | Quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) |
Application |
Automatic assessment, no application needed |
| Special Provisions | ComCare LTA beneficiaries receive $430 per quarter |
FAQs
Question 1: Do you think I need to apply to Silver Support?
No, the seniors who are eligible are automatically evaluated.
Question2: How often are payments made?
The payments are made on a quarterly basis.
Question3: What in case of the move or change of banking details?
Always ensure your CPF and PayNow NRIC details are up to date to prevent the delays in payments.
Question4: Eligibility of the owners of private property?
Usually no; the program focuses on elderly people living in small dwellings.
The Silver Support Scheme in 2025 means that vulnerable seniors will get meaningful financial support without much ado to meet their basic needs and enjoy financial dignity in their retirement.
