Extending Silver Support Scheme Eligibility to Senior Residents in Executive Apartments with Low Per Capita Household Income

31 Ms Mariam Jaafar asked the Minister for Manpower whether the Ministry will further enhance the Silver Support Scheme by extending the eligibility to seniors living in Executive Apartments and with low per capita household incomes, similar to those living in 5-room HDB flats.

Dr Tan See Leng: The Silver Support Scheme is targeted at seniors who had lower incomes during their working years and now have little or no family support and resources in their retirement. This is why the scheme is targeted at those who live in 5-room or smaller Housing and Development Board flats.

Nevertheless, seniors facing unique situations can write in to the Central Provident Fund Board to review their eligibility for Silver Support. We will review their circumstances holistically on a case-by-case basis.