$3267 Singapore Workfare Payment 2025, Payout Dates, Eligibility & Key Details

Introduction: The Singapore government has made a major change to the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme for platform workers (such as food delivery riders, taxi and private hire drivers) from 2025. Under this scheme, they will now get help in small installments every month instead of a lump sum payment at the end of the year, so that they can better handle their daily needs.

This new system has been implemented after platform companies started contributing to the CPF (Central Provident Fund) every month for employees. Now as soon as a worker earns, CPF contributions will be deducted at the same time and WIS payment will also be released soon based on that.

Purpose of Workfare Payment

There are many workers in Singapore who do not get the same protection and benefits as full-time employees. Platform workers such as delivery boys, Grab drivers or other gig economy people usually work on their own and are deprived of fixed income or other government benefits.

The aim of the WIS scheme is to provide financial assistance to these workers so that they can save for medical expenses, insurance, and future. This scheme not only provides relief to them, but is also an important step towards providing them social security like formal workers.

Monthly payment deadline for 2025

This new monthly system will start from March 2025, that is, payment for work done in January will be received in March. Below is the complete timeline:

Work Done In	Payment (Bank/PayNow)	Payment (GovCash)
January	End of March	1st Week of April
February	End of April	1st Week of May
March	End of May	1st Week of June
April	End of June	1st Week of July
May	End of July	1st Week of August
And so on…	(Month + 2)	(Month + 3)

Who is eligible for this scheme?

The following conditions must be met to receive monthly payments of Workfare Income Supplement in 2025:

• Must be a Singapore citizen.
• Must be 30 years of age or above as of 31 December 2025. (Age condition does not apply to persons with disabilities)
• Earn income of $500 to $3,000 per month from platform jobs.
• The average monthly income of the last 12 months should not exceed $3,000.
• The annual value of the living house should be $21,000 or less.

Do not own more than one property.

If married, the couple must own only one property and the spouse must not have an income of more than $70,000 (in the most recent assessment year).

Special note: People with disabilities, caregivers, and ComCare beneficiaries can receive WIS on a concessional basis even if their income is less than $500.

How much will platform workers receive?

From 2025 to 2028, platform workers will receive the same WIS payment as self-employed persons (SEPs). Below is the maximum annual payment breakdown by age:

Age Group	Maximum WIS Amount Per Year
30 to 34	$1,633
35 to 44	$2,333
45 to 59	$2,800
60 and above	$3,267
Persons with Disabilities	$3,267

That is, older workers or those with disabilities will receive the highest benefits. Now this entire yearly amount will be given in monthly installments.

How will the WIS payment be divided and received?

Each month’s WIS payment will be divided into two parts:

10% in cash – will come in the worker’s bank account or PayNow

90% in MediSave – will be deposited for health care and insurance expenses

Cash payment method:

• PayNow (NRIC link) – the fastest and primary method
• If PayNow is not available, then in government registered bank account
• If there is no bank account, then payment through GovCash
• Workers can update their bank details through CPF e-Services so that there is no interruption in payment.

What does a platform worker have to do?

There is no need to fill any additional form for this scheme. The government will check eligibility itself, based on the income reported by platform companies each month.

If a company has not deducted or deposited CPF contributions, workers should first contact the company. If the issue is not resolved, they can file a complaint with the CPF Board.

Bigger payments expected from 2029

• The current WIS amounts will continue from 2025 to 2028, but the amount may increase further from 2029 – provided workers choose the higher CPF contribution option.
• Workers who contribute more to their CPF will receive the same amount of WIS as full-time employees.
• This is part of the government’s long-term plan to ensure that platform workers get all the social security benefits like regular employees.

Conclusion

This move by the Singapore government is not only a step towards providing regular support to financially vulnerable platform workers, but is also a strong initiative towards social equality and a protected working class. This new system of WIS will not only provide financial support to the workers but will also ensure their health and future security If you are a platform worker in Singapore, it is important for you to know and understand how the government is taking steps for your welfare. Starting from 2025, this change can make your life easier – all you have to do is keep up with your CPF updates and eligibility information.

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