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🏛️ Benefits guide

Government benefits in Singapore

The main national support schemes in one place – what they give, who qualifies and where to apply.

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👶 Baby Bonus Cash Gift

Cash gift paid in instalments for each Singapore citizen child.

How much: S$11,000 for 1st and 2nd child, S$13,000 for 3rd and later

Who can get it: Parents of Singapore citizen children

🍼 Child Development Account (CDA) First Step Grant

Savings account for your child with government co-matching.

How much: S$5,000 First Step Grant + matching of your savings

Who can get it: Singapore citizen children

💼 Workfare Income Supplement

Cash and CPF top-ups for lower-wage workers.

How much: Depends on age and income

Who can get it: Citizens 30+ earning up to the income cap

🏠 CPF Housing Grants

Grants for buying an HDB flat.

How much: Enhanced CPF Housing Grant up to S$120,000 for first-timers

Who can get it: First-time HDB buyers meeting income ceilings

🧓 Matched Retirement Savings Scheme

Government matches cash top-ups to your Retirement Account.

How much: Dollar for dollar up to S$2,000 a year

Who can get it: Citizens 55+ with retirement savings below the Basic Retirement Sum

🩺 CHAS

Subsidies at participating GPs and dental clinics.

How much: Depends on card tier

Who can get it: Citizens, by household income

Use the SupportGoWhere website to find schemes for your situation.

FAQ

How much is Singapore’s Baby Bonus cash gift?

S$11,000 for the first and second child and S$13,000 for the third and later children.

Sources (checked 7 Nov 2026): LifeSG / Made for Families, CPF Board, HDB, Ministry of Health.

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