Silver Support Scheme

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Eligibility Criteria

Retirement
The Silver Support (SS) Scheme is meant to support the bottom one-third of Singaporeans aged 65 and above, who had low incomes during their working years and now have less in retirement.
Retirement
The Silver Support (SS) Scheme is meant to support the bottom one-third of Singaporeans aged 65 and above, who had low incomes during their working years and now have less in retirement.

To identify this target group, three criteria are used in tandem - lifetime wages, housing type, and the level of household support.

Singapore citizens aged 65 and above will be eligible for SS if they meet all of the following criteria:

Retirement

There is no need to apply for SS. The CPF Board will automatically review each senior's eligibility for SS every year.

Retirement

Seniors who qualify for SS will receive a notification from CPF Board in December of the preceding year.

Retirement

Seniors turning age 65 will receive their SS in advance of the quarter in which they turn age 65, if they meet all of the eligibility criteria.

Retirement

Seniors who qualify for SS will receive a notification from CPF Board in December of the preceding year.

Retirement

Seniors turning age 65 will receive their SS in advance of the quarter in which they turn age 65, if they meet all of the eligibility criteria.

* Total CPF contributions refers to the total sum in an individual’s Ordinary Account and Special Account, including the amounts withdrawn for housing, education and investment.