Revisions to Financial Assistance Schemes' Payouts

Debated in Parliament on 8 Jul 2013.

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Mary Liew inquired about the frequency of adjustments to financial assistance payouts over the past five years to account for inflation and whether the payouts are sufficient for daily needs.
Chan Chun Sing noted that Public Assistance recipients receive a monthly cash allowance along with additional support, including medical care and community services, with extra help for households with school-going children.
The government has increased cash assistance rates three times in the last five years (2009, 2011, 2013) and introduced extra tiers in 2013 for special needs like healthcare and hygiene items to help recipients cope with rising costs.
These adjustments aim to address inflation and evolving needs, with ongoing reviews planned to keep financial assistance relevant and effective for emerging trends.

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Mary Liew

Ms Mary Liew asked the Acting Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how often have the quantum of payouts using Public

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Assistance and ComCare funds been adjusted over the last five years in tandem with inflation; and (b) whether the payouts are adequate for daily sustenance of the recipients, taking into consideration inflation.

Chan Chun Sing

Recipients of the Public Assistance (PA) scheme receive a monthly cash allowance, as well as other forms of support, such as free medical treatment at polyclinics and Government hospitals and subsidised access to a range of social services. They also receive supplementary support from community-based organisations. PA households with school-going children receive additional assistance.

The PA cash assistance rates are reviewed regularly. Over the last five years, the rates have been increased three times – in 2009, 2011 and 2013. In 2013, additional tiers of cash assistance were also introduced to provide extra support for those with special or once-off needs, such as healthcare and hygiene consumables. The purpose of these adjustments is to help PA recipients cope with the rising cost of living and evolving needs. We will continue to review our financial assistance schemes to ensure that they remain relevant to emerging trends and needs.

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Mary Liew inquired about the frequency of adjustments to financial assistance payouts over the past five years to account for inflation and whether the payouts are sufficient for daily needs.
Chan Chun Sing noted that Public Assistance recipients receive a monthly cash allowance along with additional support, including medical care and community services, with extra help for households with school-going children.
The government has increased cash assistance rates three times in the last five years (2009, 2011, 2013) and introduced extra tiers in 2013 for special needs like healthcare and hygiene items to help recipients cope with rising costs.
These adjustments aim to address inflation and evolving needs, with ongoing reviews planned to keep financial assistance relevant and effective for emerging trends.

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Revisions to Financial Assistance Schemes' Payouts

Debated in Parliament on 8 Jul 2013.

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Mary Liew inquired about the frequency of adjustments to financial assistance payouts over the past five years to account for inflation and whether the payouts are sufficient for daily needs.
Chan Chun Sing noted that Public Assistance recipients receive a monthly cash allowance along with additional support, including medical care and community services, with extra help for households with school-going children.
The government has increased cash assistance rates three times in the last five years (2009, 2011, 2013) and introduced extra tiers in 2013 for special needs like healthcare and hygiene items to help recipients cope with rising costs.
These adjustments aim to address inflation and evolving needs, with ongoing reviews planned to keep financial assistance relevant and effective for emerging trends.

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Mary Liew

Ms Mary Liew asked the Acting Minister for Social and Family Development (a) how often have the quantum of payouts using Public

Page: 96

Chan Chun Sing

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Mary Liew inquired about the frequency of adjustments to financial assistance payouts over the past five years to account for inflation and whether the payouts are sufficient for daily needs.
Chan Chun Sing noted that Public Assistance recipients receive a monthly cash allowance along with additional support, including medical care and community services, with extra help for households with school-going children.
The government has increased cash assistance rates three times in the last five years (2009, 2011, 2013) and introduced extra tiers in 2013 for special needs like healthcare and hygiene items to help recipients cope with rising costs.
These adjustments aim to address inflation and evolving needs, with ongoing reviews planned to keep financial assistance relevant and effective for emerging trends.

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