The Silver Support Scheme (SSS) in Singapore refers to a quarterly cash based scheme aimed at giving elderly Singapore citizens (65 years old and above) with low income during their working days that have small retirement savings. The scheme has since been improved in 2025 to pay up to S $ 1,080 per quarter to the deserving seniors to cover their daily needs, such as food, healthcare, transportation and utilities.
The Silver Support Scheme has eligibility criteria.
The applicants should meet the following requirements to be eligible: they must be 65 years or above and their lifetime low-wage working experiences as indicated in the CPF contribution histories and scarce household income. The evaluation will cover such aspects as the kind of HDB flat which they are staying in (smaller flats usually mean low income), family income per individual, and the ownership of properties of specified sizes by them or their spouses. The net trade income a self-employed senior has per annum should be less than a fixed amount on average in the working years. It does not have a separate application since the government agencies automatically derive eligibility based on CPF and housing information annually.
Prices and Rates of payment.
The Silver Support payout depends on the income levels and type of housing with a maximum payout of S$1, 080 per quarter (three months). The elderly residents of smaller 1- or 2-room HDB flats are actually given higher amounts of the payout, with the elderly that are residing in larger flats getting lower amounts. The amount received by the beneficiaries of ComCare Long-Term Assistance is constant amount of S$430 a quarterly rate regardless of the residence. Payments are done in January, April, July, and October, beginning with a quarter where a resident attains the age of 65.
How Payments Are Made
Payments will be automatically credited through PayNow NRIC-linked bank accounts in order to make them fast and convenient. In case PayNow is not installed, the payment is done in CPF-linked bank accounts or GIRO deposits in opened bank accounts. The seniors are informed by letter in December of the status of their eligibility and payout level next year, which is transparent and gives certainty in planning.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Name Scheme name | Silver Support Scheme 2025. |
| Target Age | 65 years and above |
| Citizenship | Only Singapore citizens. |
| Maximum Quarterly Payout | S$1,080 |
| Paying period | Every 3 months (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct) |
| Eligibility Test | Automatic through CPF and Housing data. |
| Forms of Payments | PayNow NRIC, CPF-linked or GIRO. |
FAQs
Should I be applying to the Silver Support Scheme?
No, it is automatically evaluated every year, and no payouts are given on an application basis.
When do Silver Support payments occur?
Payments are accrued after every three months, in January, April, July, and October.
What can I get out of the scheme?
It may pay up to S$1,080 every quarter depending on the income and house requirements.
The Silver Support Scheme 2025 is an extension of the effort by Singapore to help low-income elderly with a stable financial aid to help elderly people in the country retire gracefully and securely. Keeping the banking information current and ensuring that annual notification letters are reviewed will make beneficiaries enjoy hassle-free and prompt payment.
