Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) Voucher Scheme is one of the country’s most helpful financial aid programs for lower- and middle-income households. With the GST now at 8%, the government knows that essential expenses like food, electricity, and medical bills can become harder to manage—especially for families with limited income. That’s why the GST Voucher Scheme was created, to return part of the tax burden to those who need it most.
Started in 2012, the GST Voucher Scheme has grown to cover many areas of daily life. It includes direct cash payments, medical savings for seniors, help with utility bills, and rebates for public housing fees. These four parts—Cash, MediSave, U-Save, and S&CC Rebate—are designed to ease the cost of living and support basic needs.
In 2025, the scheme continues to play an important role in helping people cope with inflation. Payments are made automatically for most people, and there is no need to reapply if you’ve already registered. This guide explains everything you need to know about how much help you can get, when the money comes, and who qualifies.
Overview of the GST Voucher Support Scheme
The GST Voucher Scheme helps reduce the cost burden from the 8% GST. It offers help in four ways:
- Cash Support for everyday expenses
- MediSave Help for older Singaporeans’ medical needs
- U-Save Rebates for utility bills
- S&CC Rebates to reduce public housing maintenance fees
It is part of Singapore’s plan to make taxes fairer and ensure low-income groups are not left behind.
Simple Cash Help for Daily Needs
The Cash Voucher gives money straight to your bank account or GovCash card in August 2025. You can use it for groceries, transport, or other basic needs.
Medical Support Through MediSave for Seniors
Older Singaporeans get extra help through MediSave, which adds money to their CPF MediSave accounts to pay for medical costs.
Payment Month: August 2025
Who Gets It: Singaporeans aged 65 and above
Use: Medical bills, insurance, long-term care.
U-Save: Cutting Down Utility Bills
The U-Save Voucher helps reduce costs for water, electricity, and gas. Rebates are given every quarter and go straight to utility bills—no action needed.
Payout Months: January, April, July, October 2025
Who Gets It: Households in HDB flats
Use: Reduces future utility bills directly
S&CC Rebate: Help for Housing Maintenance Fees
The Service and Conservancy Charges (S&CC) Rebate covers part of the cost of keeping public housing estates clean and safe. Rebates are given four times over 2025 and early 2026.
Payout Months: April, July, October 2025, January 2026
Use: Credited to HDB housing accounts to cover S&CC fees
How to Get the Payments Easily
The government made the process very simple in 2025.
Cash and MediSave:
- No new application if you have already registered for past government payouts.
- Payment Options:
- PayNow linked to NRIC
- Direct bank transfer
- GovCash (for those without bank accounts)
U-Save and S&CC:
- No action needed. Rebates are added directly to your utility and HDB accounts.
- Unused U-Save credits carry forward to future bills.