PA
 
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SCHEME (PA)
If you are unable to work owing to old age, illness or disability and have no means of subsistence and have little or no family support you may seek help under the PA scheme.
 
What PA provides
You may get:
  • Cash Grants - Monthly cash grants to help with your basic living expenses.
  • Medical Assistance - Free treatment at polyclinics and government/ restructured hospitals.
  • Education Assistance - Education assistance for your children to help with schooling expenses.
 
Who Can Apply
Singapore citizens who:
  • Are unable to work owing to old age, illness or unfavourable family circumstances; and
  • Have no means of subsistence and little or no family support.
The Community Development Council (CDC) will assess your application to determine if you qualify for the scheme.
 
Where to Apply:
Apply for PA at the CDC in your district.
 
CDC Offices
Central-Singapore CDC
HDB Hub Bizthree
490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #04-10
Tel: 6370 9901

North East CDC
3 Tampines Grande
#01-02, AIA Tampines
Tel: 6424 4000

North West CDC
900 South Woodlands Drive
#01-04, Woodlands Civic Centre
Tel: 6767 2288
South East CDC
10 Eunos Road 8
#02-01, Singapore Post Centre
Tel: 6243 8753

South West CDC
The JTC Summit
8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #26-06
Tel: 1800-316 1616