SINGAPORE: Lower-income families under the ComLink+ scheme will receive greater support, including more cash payouts, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Thursday (Feb 12).
Under enhancements to the ComLink+ Progress Packages, families who commit to working with family coaches and “take active steps to make progress” will receive S$500 (US$396) per quarter.
Families also stand to receive additional payouts when they make concrete progress in their goals of maintaining stable employment and good preschool attendance for their children.
A larger portion of the payouts will be given in cash, while continuing to set aside funds in their Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts.
“This will help families meet immediate needs, while also building their longer-term financial security,” Mr Wong said.
With the enhancements, a ComLink+ family with two children can receive around S$10,000 per year in cash and CPF
The changes will take effect from the third quarter of this year.
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Under enhancements to the ComLink+ Progress Packages, families who commit to working with family coaches and “take active steps to make progress” will receive S$500 (US$396) per quarter.
Families also stand to receive additional payouts when they make concrete progress in their goals of maintaining stable employment and good preschool attendance for their children.
A larger portion of the payouts will be given in cash, while continuing to set aside funds in their Central Provident Fund (CPF) accounts.
“This will help families meet immediate needs, while also building their longer-term financial security,” Mr Wong said.
With the enhancements, a ComLink+ family with two children can receive around S$10,000 per year in cash and CPF
The changes will take effect from the third quarter of this year.
Continue reading...