Elderly

Matching Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS)

Government matches your CPF Retirement Account top-ups dollar-for-dollar if you are 55 to 70 with low savings.

From Central Provident Fund Board (CPF)

Who can apply

• Singapore citizens or Permanent residents

What to bring

• Singpass

How to apply

Matching grant up to $2,000 per year for lower-income seniors aged 55 to 70 whose Retirement Account balance is below the Full Retirement Sum. Family members can top up on your behalf and you get the match.

Other elderly help

• Financial Assistance Schemes & Food Vouchers
  Eurasian Association Singapore
  Provides info, referrals, financial and food aid.
• Financial Assistance
  BCARE
  Short-term aid for families in Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol.
• Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS)
  Ministry of Health (MOH)
  Subsidies for medical and dental care at clinics.
• Merdeka Generation Package
  Ministry of Health (MOH)
  Healthcare subsidies for Merdeka Generation seniors.
• Viriya Elderly Medical Programme (VEMP)
  Viriya Community Services
  VEMP supports low-income seniors with medical needs.

You might qualify for more.

Matching Retirement Savings Scheme (MRSS) is one of 656 schemes in cancheck. Most people qualify for several. Answer 5 questions to see what else you might be eligible for.