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Updates on 20 Apr 2021

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About Workfare

 

Introduced in 2007, the Workfare Income Supplement is a broad-based measure that tops up the salaries of lower-income workers to help them save for retirement.


Eligibility



Receiving WIS payments


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Age Maximum Annual WIS
2022 From 2023
30-34 Not applicable $2,100
35-44 $1,700 $3,000
45-54 $2,500 $3,600
55-59 $3,300
60 and above $4,000 $4,200
Persons with disabilities will receive the same amount as those who are aged 60 and above.
If you worked in You will receive the WIS in your bank account or via GovCash in
PayNow-NRIC / Bank Crediting GovCash
Jan End Mar 1st week of April 
Feb End Apr 1st week of May
Mar End May 1st week of June
Month x End of month (x+2) 1st week of the following month (x+3)

Eligibility



Receiving WIS payments


Actions required


Age Maximum Annual WIS
2022 From 2023
30-34 Not applicable $1,400
35-44 $1,133 $2,000
45-54 $1,667 $2,400
55-59 $2,200
60 and above $2,667 $2,800
Persons with disabilities will receive the same amount as those who are aged 60 and above.