Can I qualify for Workfare Income Supplement if I earn less than $500 per month?
If you earn less than $500 per month and you belong to one of the following groups and meet other Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) eligibility criteria, you will qualify for concessionary WIS:
 
  • Person with Disabilities
  • Comcare Short-to-Medium Term Assistance recipient
  • Caregiver of a care recipient. This generally includes caregivers residing with care recipients who are medically certified to have permanent moderate to severe disabilities. For more information on who are considered eligible caregivers, you can refer to this FAQ.
Employees will receive a flat concessionary payment based on their age:
 

Age in Work Year

30 to 34 years

35 to 44 years

45 to 59 years

60 years and above and persons with disabilities of all ages

Monthly concessionary WIS payment for Work Year 2024

$50

$75

$120

$130

Monthly concessionary WIS payment for Work Year 2025 onwards

$53

$79

$131

$152

 
Self-employed persons (SEPs) and platform workers will receive two-thirds of the WIS payments received by employees. SEPs must make MediSave contributions in full to qualify for concessionary WIS. If you require assistance, you can write to us to assess your eligibility. 
 
If you earn $500 or more per month (in total), but work for multiple employers/platform operators and are not required to make CPF or MediSave contributions for one or more income source each, you may be eligible for WIS. You can refer to this FAQ for more information on how to receive WIS, if eligible.

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