In 2025, the Singapore government is rolling out a series of financial support schemes aimed at helping Singaporeans manage living costs, healthcare needs, and retirement planning.
From cash bonuses to healthcare top-ups and household vouchers, these payouts are part of a broader commitment to easing inflationary pressures and ensuring inclusive support for vulnerable groups. Here’s a detailed look at the major government payouts you can expect this year, who’s eligible, how much you’ll get, and when you’ll receive it.
Assurance Package (AP) Seniors Bonus
To help seniors cope with daily expenses, the Assurance Package Seniors Bonus provides a one-time cash payout. Singaporeans aged 55 and above in 2025 with an assessable income of S$34,000 or less and living in properties with an annual value of S$31,000 or below are eligible.
Payouts range from S$200 to S$300. Seniors living in homes with an annual value of up to S$21,000 will receive S$300, while those in homes valued between S$21,001 and S$31,000 will receive S$200.
Payments will be disbursed in February 2025. Those registered with PayNow linked to their NRIC will receive funds on February 5. GIRO payments follow on February 13, and those using GovCash will receive theirs on February 21. To ensure you receive your payout via PayNow, link your NRIC before January 25.
MediSave Top-Up for Seniors and the Young
A one-time top-up of S$150 will be credited to the CPF MediSave accounts of Singaporeans aged 55 and above, as well as those aged 20 and below, in 2025. This top-up will be automatically deposited on February 11, 2025, and can be used for approved healthcare expenses such as outpatient treatments and hospitalization.
Silver Support Scheme
The Silver Support Scheme provides quarterly financial support to seniors who had low incomes during their working years and now have little or no family support. Eligibility is automatically assessed each year. To qualify, individuals must be aged 65 or older, have CPF contributions of no more than S$140,000 by age 55, and reside in HDB flats (5-room or smaller) without owning multiple properties.
Quarterly payments vary based on housing type. Seniors in 1- or 2-room HDB flats will receive S$1,080 every three months. Those in 3-room flats get S$860, while seniors in 4-room flats receive S$650. Those living (but not owning) 5-room flats receive S$430.
Payouts are made at the end of each quarter: December 31, March 31, June 30, and September 30.
Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers
Every Singaporean household will receive S$300 in CDC Vouchers in 2025. The vouchers will be released in two phases S$150 in January and another S$150 in July and are valid until December 31, 2025.
These vouchers can be redeemed at participating supermarkets, hawker stalls, and heartland shops. To claim the vouchers, households must include at least one Singapore citizen and use Singpass to access the official CDC voucher site.
GST Voucher Scheme
The GST Voucher Scheme continues to support lower- and middle-income households through cash payouts, MediSave top-ups, and utilities rebates. While the exact 2025 figures are yet to be released, previous years saw cash payouts of between S$150 and S$500, depending on household income and property type. Updates are typically announced mid-year, with payouts distributed in July or August.
Final Thoughts
The 2025 government payouts reflect Singapore’s ongoing efforts to cushion the impact of inflation, offer healthcare relief, and provide inclusive support for seniors and low-income citizens. Whether it’s cash in hand, top-ups to MediSave, or help with grocery bills through CDC vouchers, these initiatives aim to provide meaningful support where it’s needed most.