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Social welfare

2,215 debates and bills about social welfare

9 Sep 2026

Usage and Forfeiture of Child LifeSG Credits

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9 Sep 2026

Measures to Minimise Significant Differences in School Bus Fees Across Mainstream Schools

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9 Sep 2026

Supporting SPED Schools and Middle-income Families Affected by Discontinued One-way Transport Services

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9 Sep 2026

Incorporating Successful Practices from SPARk Clinic Into Mainstream Primary Healthcare

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9 Sep 2026

Factoring in Debt Repayment Arrangements When Assessing Applicants for ComCare Eligibility

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9 Sep 2026

Impact of Means-testing for Disability Schemes on Continuity of Support as Recipients' Incomes or Circumstances Change

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9 Sep 2026

Rationale for Use of Annual Value Threshold for Zero-income Households for Long-term Healthcare Means-testing

AV threshold raised to $21,000, allowing zero-income HDB households top-tier subsidies.
Review underway for lower-AV private homes with significant care needs; appeals exist for hardship.
Hamid questioned AV's future validity; Ministry says it remains a proxy but imperfect.

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9 Sep 2026

Demand for Community Care Apartments and Assisted Living Developments, and Review of Affordability and Eligibility Rules of These Options

Government provides diverse senior housing and care options across price points, with aging in place as the sustainable preference.
Community Care Apartment demand moderated as subsidies and community services expanded; subsidies target those with care needs.
Private assisted living like Parry Avenue serves a niche segment, complementing affordable government-supported options.

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8 Sep 2026

Targeted Transport Assistance for Lower- and Middle-income Households with Recurring Caregiver Transport Costs for Frequent Outpatient Treatment

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8 Sep 2026

Expanding Community Care Apartment Assisted-living Model Eligibility Beyond Seniors to Include Special Needs Caregivers and Other Vulnerable Groups

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8 Sep 2026

Cash Withdrawal Restrictions on Lease Buyback Scheme Proceeds Despite Meeting Basic Retirement Sum

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8 Sep 2026

Recruiting and Training Migrant Domestic Workers for Dementia Care and Establishing Dedicated 24-hour Outreach Centre

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8 Sep 2026

Assessment of Healthcare Subsidy Eligibility Thresholds and Out-of-pocket Expenditure for Households with $2,300 Monthly Per Capita Income

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8 Sep 2026

Automatic Primary 1 Placement for Children from Single-parent or Financially Disadvantaged Families and Standardising School Parent Volunteer Criteria

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8 Sep 2026

Reasons for Separate Disability Concession and Registry Cards

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8 Sep 2026

Use of Child Credits for Children under Long-term Foster Care

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8 Sep 2026

Ensuring Long-term Sustainability of Pioneer, Merdeka Generation and Majulah Package Funds to Prevent Top-ups from Future Budgets

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8 Sep 2026

Eligibility and Priority Assessments for Enhanced Home Personal Care Programme

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8 Sep 2026

Eligibility of Persons with Severe Mental Health Conditions for Disability Support Schemes and Concessions

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8 Sep 2026

Integrating Wraparound Support into Jobseeker Support Scheme for Involuntarily Unemployed

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