Can Silver Support be paid on a monthly basis instead of a quarterly basis?
Silver Support (SS) payments are made ahead of the quarter, as shown below:
 
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
 
Silver Support (SS) is paid out every quarter
 
You will start receiving payments in the quarter you turn age 65.
 
Eligibility periodReceive SS benefit in your bank account or via GovCash
PayNow-NRIC / Bank CreditingGovCash
January to MarchLast week of December of the preceding year31 December of the preceding year
April to JuneLast week of March31 March
July to SeptemberLast week of June30 June
October to DecemberLast week of September30 September
 
Paying ahead in 3-month tranches gives the recipients greater flexibility to manage their expenses. Monthly payments will reduce such flexibility.

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