Imagine waking up with the notification of a sum of extra money giving a commercial print on your bank statement, right in time for your favourite hawker’s treat or to meet up your accrued bills amid worry. Such an experience recently became possible for a hundreds of thousands of Singaporean seniors who received the AP Seniors’ Bonus just after 2025.
And Who Benefits From The AP Seniors’ Bonus?
This is integral to the new and upgraded Assurance Package intended to cushion the effects of the GST increase. This specific initiative targets low-income elderly persons who need direct financial support in cash. Beneficiaries receive an amount of $600-$900 reserved for assisting the elderly every year for a period of three years, the year 2025 being the final year of its completion.
Early in February 2025, almost 850,000 seniors in Singapore who were 55 years and older received $200-$300 each from the Government. Most of the seniors faced the most difficulty with their daily needs – from groceries and simple shopping to their utility bills.
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For Whom Was The Payout Availed In 2025?
No residents were excluded from the radar, as it was critical to extending help to those facing hardship. Key requirements included being a Singaporean citizen and residing in Singapore, plus being aged 55 or more, having not more than $34k assessable income (2022 income). Only one property could be owned, with an annual value not exceeding $31,000.
Stellarylum Payout Composition
Actually, the amount varied by housing type and income levels. Here is a concise breakup:
| Property Annual Value | Assessable Income Threshold | 2025 Payout Amount | Total Over 3 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $21,000 | Lower brackets | Up to $300 | Up to $900 |
| $21,001 – $31,000 | Within limits | $200 – $300 | $600 – $900 |
Additional Support For Seniors In 2025
Voluntarily, every senior aged 55 or above in Singapore had their MediSave increased by $150 in February 2025 to automatically allocate healthcare savings to their CPF accounts.
Employed elders have also benefited from the Earn and Save Bonus from the Majulah Package, earning $400 to $1,000 annual CPF contributions for every year beyond those who continued working.
