Reviewing the CDC Vouchers Eligibility Framework for Caregiving Arrangements

Parliamentary Question by Dr Hamid Razak:

To ask the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance (a) whether the Ministry will review the CDC Vouchers eligibility framework to consider caregiving arrangements where related but distinct family nuclei reside at the same registered address, such as married children living with parents for caregiving purposes; and (b) whether alternative criteria may be used to recognise them as separate households.

Parliamentary Reply by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Finance, Mr Shawn Huang:

Mr Chairman, the Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme is a broad-based scheme designed to help all Singaporean households with daily expenses.

The CDC Vouchers Scheme is complemented by schemes that support the different family circumstances of Singaporean households, such as the Assurance Package Cash, Child LifeSG Credits, and the Silver Support Scheme for eligible individuals.

For caregivers, the Government has over the years increased subsidies for long-term care services, and enhanced the Home Caregiving Grant (HCG) and Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) to provide greater financial relief to caregivers. Caregivers can also apply for the Migrant Domestic Worker Levy Concession if they need more help to care for their loved ones.

The Government will continue to regularly review our measures to ensure Singaporeans in need of help will receive the appropriate support.