In August 2026, approximately 1.5 million eligible adult Singaporeans will receive up to S$850 in cash under the Goods and Services Tax Voucher (GSTV) scheme, while about 710,000 eligible seniors will receive up to S$450 in MediSave top-ups.
The cash payout amount depends on the recipient's assessable income for the year of assessment 2025 and the annual value of their place of residence. Eligible seniors will receive between S$150 and S$450 in MediSave top-ups, based on their age and the annual value of their residence. These amounts will be automatically credited to their Central Provident Fund (CPF) MediSave accounts.
All eligible recipients who have previously signed up for these schemes will automatically receive their payments from August 7. Singaporeans who have not yet registered may do so by July 14 to receive their payments in August. They can also check their eligibility for these benefits online.
To ensure timely receipt of the GSTV-Cash payout by August 7, Singaporeans are encouraged to link their NRIC to PayNow by July 28. Eligible recipients will be notified via SMS before and after the benefits have been credited. Those without a Singpass-registered mobile number will be informed through a letter sent to the address on their Singapore Identity Card.
A total of approximately S$1.4 billion will be disbursed under the GSTV-Cash and GSTV-MediSave schemes as part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme in 2026.
The GST Voucher scheme, introduced in 2012, aims to help lower- and middle-income Singaporeans offset some of their GST expenses. The annual scheme comprises three components: cash, MediSave, and U-Save. The cash payout helps lower-income Singaporeans with their immediate needs and is paid every August. Similarly, the Central Provident Fund MediSave top-ups, paid every August, help support Singaporeans aged 65 and above with their medical needs.
For more information on the GST Voucher scheme and to check eligibility, Singaporeans can visit the official website.