Benefits and family guides

Understand the MediSave balance limit, the age-65 cohort rule and why total CPF contributions are different from MediSave allocations.

Workfare eligibility depends on work income and household conditions, while the published annual maxima are labelled by work year.

MediShield Life premiums follow age bands, while coverage depends on treatment, ward class and the scheme's claim limits.

CareShield Life provides monthly payouts for assessed severe disability, with enrolment and premium rules that depend on age and cohort.

GST Voucher Cash, MediSave and U-Save have different age, income, property and payment conditions in 2026.

Silver Support eligibility depends on lifetime wages and other conditions; household income per person and flat type set the quarterly amount.

Singapore Baby Bonus cash and CDA benefits transition to the SG Child Support Package from April 2027, with dated payout and co-matching changes.

CHAS card tiers use household income per person or home Annual Value, while medical subsidies have separate visit limits and yearly caps.

The Merdeka Generation Package provides additional outpatient and MediShield Life subsidies, with dated CareShield Life joining incentives.

The Pioneer Generation Package combines lifelong MediSave top-ups with healthcare subsidies and disability assistance, subject to each benefit's rules.

The Home Caregiving Grant provides monthly cash support for care at home, with payouts based on household means and property ownership.

The Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund subsidises up to 90% of assistive device costs for seniors aged 60 or above, subject to means-testing and device assessment.

The Large Families Scheme provides increased CDA grants, MediSave deposits and LifeSG credits for families with a third or subsequent child born from 18 February 2025.