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Written Answer by Minister Tan See Leng to PQ on Concessionary MDW Levy for Singaporeans Living with Elderly or Disabled Parents Who Are Singapore PRs

NOTICE PAPER NO. 1253 OF 2022 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 02 AUGUST 2022

QUESTION NO. 3217 FOR WRITTEN ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS FOR ORAL ANSWER NOT ANSWERED BY END OF QUESTION TIME 

MP: Mr Murali Pillai

To ask the Minister for Manpower whether the concessionary levy for a migrant domestic worker may be extended to Singaporeans who are living with their elderly or disabled parents who are not Singaporeans but are Singapore permanent residents or Long-Term Visit Pass holders.

Answer:

  1. As part of the support measures for Singaporeans needing care, employers of migrant domestic worker (MDW) enjoy the concessionary levy rate of $60 if they are living in the same household as a Singaporean who is a young child below 16 years old, an elderly person who is at least 67 years old, and/or a person with disabilities, that is, those who always require some assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living.
  2. The levy concession is also extended in certain circumstances where the person needing care is a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR), taking into consideration their long-term commitment to Singapore. This is the case where Singaporean MDW employers are living with their PR parent who is at least 67 years old or who has disabilities.
  3. The levy concession is not applicable if the person needing care is a foreigner, including those on Long-Term Visit Pass. This is aligned to other government schemes, where non-residents generally do not receive as many government benefits compared to citizens or PRs. Households in need of financial assistance can approach Social Service Offices for support.