Social welfare

2,215 debates and bills about social welfare

8 Sep 2026

Proposal for Additional Benefits for Singaporeans Aged 65 and Above

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8 Sep 2026

Possible Gaps in MediSave Coverage for Lower- and Middle-income Retirees Who Need Sustained Outpatient Care

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8 Sep 2026

Clarification by Minister for Social and Family Development

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5 Aug 2026

Common Grounds for Rejection of Silver Support Scheme Appeals from 2020 to 2025

Silver Support Scheme aids low-income seniors; appeals often follow changes in residence or household income.
Rejections mainly because lifetime wages or per capita household income exceeded eligibility criteria.

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5 Aug 2026

Breakdown of Appeals Received for Silver Support Scheme between 2021 to 2022 and Approval Rates from 2022 to 2025

Average 9,200 Silver Support Scheme appeals received annually from 2021-2025.
About 5,000 (60%) appeals approved annually.

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5 Aug 2026

Financial Impact on and Assistance for Platform Workers Ineligible for CPF Transition Support Scheme

Higher CPF contributions reduce take-home pay but add operator contributions and total earnings.
Increases are phased over five years, max 2.5 percentage points yearly.
No plans to extend transition support to workers earning above $3,000 monthly.

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5 Aug 2026

Public Transport Fare Concessions for Caregivers Accompanying Commuters with Disabilities

No companion concession planned for caregivers accompanying disabled commuters.
Monthly passes and Public Transport Vouchers help manage fare costs.
Home Caregiving Grant offers up to $600 monthly for care expenses.

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5 Aug 2026

Ensuring Equitable Access to Discounts for Seniors and Low-Income Residents Excluded from App-only and Digital Promotions

Government advocates "digital first, not digital only" for essential services, ensuring non-digital access remains.
Retailers decide promotions; many already offer physical card discounts for seniors and low-income groups.
Government continues supporting digital skills and inclusive practices so vulnerable citizens are not left behind.

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5 Aug 2026

Breakdown of 2025 MediShield Life Premium Revisions on Net Premiums Payable by Income Decile, and Quantity of Unsubsidised Policyholders

Government gave $4.1B extra MediShield Life support; over 9 in 10 Singaporeans see net premium increases offset by MediSave top-ups.
Data by income decile unavailable; ~60% of lower- and middle-income households and seniors receive subsidies.

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5 Aug 2026

Out-of-pocket Healthcare Expenditure by Income Quintile over Past Five Years and Proportion of Households Exceeding 10% of Household Income Threshold

MOH shared 2023 Household Expenditure Survey data on out-of-pocket healthcare costs by income quintile.
No monitoring of households exceeding 10% of income on healthcare.
Needy patients can seek MediFund help through medical social workers.

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5 Aug 2026

Per Capita Value of Household-based Cost-of-living Support Across Households of Different Sizes

Larger households do not receive less support per member when all schemes are considered.
In 2025, six-member households got $8,700 per member, above the $8,400 average.
Government mixes household and individual-based aid, reviewing schemes regularly to stay responsive.

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5 Aug 2026

Factors Considered in Reviewing CPF Annual Salary Ceiling

CPF wage ceilings are reviewed periodically, weighing retirement needs, wage growth, and impacts on employers and employees.
The aim is ensuring most members save enough for housing, healthcare, and retirement.
Any updates may be phased, giving all parties time to adjust.

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5 Aug 2026

Impact of Russia's Temporary Diesel Ban on Singapore's Energy Sufficiency and Cost of Living

Russia's diesel ban won't affect Singapore's energy sufficiency; natural gas powers generation, diesel reserves suffice.
But it tightens global diesel supply, raising wholesale prices 33%, adding inflationary pressure on imports.
Government gave U-Save rebates and CDC vouchers to help households coping with rising costs.

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5 Aug 2026

Adequacy of Existing Disability-related Tax Reliefs

Tax reliefs are part of broader disability support, not assessed alone.
Support includes enhanced long-term care subsidies and disability grants in 2025.
Government taskforce reviewing holistic support, recommendations due later this year.

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5 Aug 2026

Proportion of Prison Inmates' Families Who Accept Support under Yellow Ribbon or Related Schemes

49% of newly-admitted inmates in 2025 joined the Yellow Ribbon Community Project.
Declining inmates said families were doing well or already receiving community assistance.
The programme links inmate families to community resources via trained volunteers.

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5 Aug 2026

Impact of Platform Workers Act on Incomes, Protections and Welfare of Platform Drivers and Delivery Riders

Platform Workers Act improved retirement, housing, injury protection and representation.
Over 90,000 get monthly CPF; 24,000 received cash support; 1,000+ injury claims compensated.
Ministry will monitor impact and apply lessons to other self-employed workers.

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5 Aug 2026

Supporting Freelance Arts and Creative Practitioners in Retirement Planning and Financial Resilience

Government supports arts freelancers via CPF schemes like CAYE for MediSave contributions.
National Arts Council offers Arts Resource Hub for financial wellness and career guidance.
Arts freelancers encouraged to make extra CPF contributions for retirement resilience.

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5 Aug 2026

Adequacy of MediSave Withdrawal Limit for Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scans

MediSave limit for outpatient CT/MRI scans raised to $600, covering 9 in 10 subsidized bills.
MOH has no data on exhaustion yet; MediFund helps those with ongoing financial difficulty.

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5 Aug 2026

Lowering Home Caregiving Grant Eligibility Threshold to Two Activities of Daily Living in Selected Cases

Government maintains Home Caregiving Grant's three-ADL threshold for consistency and fairness.
Declines appeals for two-ADL cases, citing other schemes like Home Personal Care for support.
These alternative subsidies are not ADL-tied, covering devices, respite, and temporary care needs.

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4 Aug 2026

Assessing Limited Reach of CPF Ordinary Wage Ceiling Increase and Plans to Review Wage Ceiling Framework

Tay asked why only 20% of CPF members benefited from the wage ceiling rise.
Lau clarified 20% earn over $6,000 monthly but under $102,000 annual cap.
Government will periodically review wage ceilings to cover broad majority of resident workers.

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