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| Commuters at Raffles Place MRT station on Jun 2 2020, the first day of phase one of Singapore's post-circuit breaker period. (Photo by=Marcus Ramos/CNA) |
[아시아뉴스통신=레악카나 기자] People eligible for the COVID-19 Support Grant need not wait until they are unemployed for three consecutive months before applying for assistance, said Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee on Thursday (Jun 4).
He was responding to questions from Member of Parliament Denise Phua about the eligibility criteria for the COVID-19 Support Grant.
“The ‘three or more consecutive months’ requirement for no-pay leave and income loss scenarios is to make sure that help is channelled to those who have greater needs," Mr Lee said in Parliament.
"They are eligible for the COVID-19 Support Grant now if they give supporting documents, such as a letter from their employer, showing that they will be affected for at least three consecutive months." The grant covers those who have lost their jobs, are placed on no-pay leave, or will see salaries reduced due to COVID-19.
S$800 million has been set aside on top of its previous commitment, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat announced on May 26 as part of the Fortitude Budget. Individuals who are ineligible for the COVID-19 Support Grant but require further support can apply for ComCare assistance.
