Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF)
ComCare Short-To-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA)
ComCare provides financial and social support in Singapore.
Overview
ComCare provides financial assistance and social support to Singaporeans and their families who need help with daily living expenses, including food, transport, and household bills.
Key features:
- Short-To-Medium-Term Assistance: For those temporarily unable to work or earning low income.
- Long-Term Assistance: For those permanently unable to work.
- Urgent Financial Relief: Immediate help for pressing needs.
- Fee Assistance: Support for children in student care, kindergarten, and preschool.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Applicant must be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (with at least one immediate family member in the same household who is a Singapore Citizen). Income criteria are not hard thresholds; SSOs assess circumstances holistically. Long-Term Assistance is for those permanently unable to work with little or no income or family support. Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance is for those temporarily unable to work, seeking employment, or earning low income.
How to apply
Visit SupportGoWhere to find relevant support schemes and services, and submit your application. You may also contact or visit a Social Service Office (SSO) during operating hours.
Agency details
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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