ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance Households with Per Capita Income above $800

27 Mr Pritam Singh asked the Minister for Social and Family Development for each year from 2022 to 2024, how many ComCare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance households have a per capita income of above $800.

Mr Masagos Zulkifli B M M: From 2022 to 2024, the number of ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) households with per capita income above $800 were: 1,689 households in 2022; 1,372 households in 2023; and 1,328 households in 2024. These households account for around 6% of the total number of households receiving SMTA each year¹.

The Per Capita Household Income benchmark indicates the approximate income level at which households in need could qualify for SMTA but is not meant to be a criterion. Eligibility for SMTA is based on a holistic assessment by the Social Service Offices. For example, a family with household per capita income above the benchmark but having specific needs, such as assistive devices and educational materials for children, can still be granted SMTA.