EXTENSION OF EASE 2.0 SUBSIDIES TO HDB FLATS OF SENIORS’ CHILDREN

I asked the Minister for National Development if EASE 2.0 subsidies could be extended to HDB flat owners who are children of seniors eligible for such subsidies, even if these seniors live with their children on a rotational basis, provided the total subsidies do not exceed that of a single eligible household. I am glad to note that Minister Desmond Lee responded positively! My parliamentary question and Minister Lee’s response are set out below.

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Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for National Development whether EASE 2.0 subsidies can be extended to HDB flat owners who are children of seniors whose households are eligible for such subsidies but who choose to live with their children on a rotational basis, with the premise that the total subsidies given to the households of the seniors and their children do not exceed the subsidy that will ordinarily be provided to a single eligible household.

Mr Desmond Lee: Singapore Citizen households may apply for the Enhancement for Active Seniors, or EASE, 2.0 programme if a family member is aged 65 years and above, or aged between 60 and 64 years and requires assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living. Even if the seniors and their children reside in or own different HDB flats, their respective Singapore Citizen households may each receive the full EASE subsidy for the respective flat types. The seniors do not need to be listed as occupiers of their children’s HDB flats.