To claim the Baby Bonus in Singapore, follow these steps:
Step 1: Eligibility Check
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria:
- Your child is a Singapore citizen.
- You and your spouse are lawfully married.
- Your child is born on or after 1 January 2015.
- You and your spouse have not received the Baby Bonus for the same child from a previous marriage.
Step 2: Apply for the Baby Bonus
- Online Application: Visit the Baby Bonus Online portal (www.babybonus.msf.gov.sg) and log in with your SingPass.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the Baby Bonus Application Form with accurate details.
- Submit Documents: Prepare and submit necessary documents (e.g., birth certificate of the child, marriage certificate, etc.).
Step 3: Choose Baby Bonus Scheme Components
Select the components you wish to receive under the Baby Bonus Scheme:
- Cash Gift: Receive cash gifts in installments.
- Child Development Account (CDA): A special savings account for your child’s expenses related to healthcare and education. The government matches your contributions up to a certain cap.
- Medisave Grant for Newborns: Helps build up your child’s CPF Medisave account.
Step 4: Receive Notifications and Acknowledgment
Once your application is processed:
- You’ll receive notifications about the approval.
- A Baby Bonus notification letter will be sent to you, confirming the eligibility and informing about the approved benefits.
Step 5: Accessing Baby Bonus Benefits
- Cash Gift: Scheduled cash gifts will be credited automatically into your bank account.
- Child Development Account (CDA): An account will be opened automatically for your child, and you’ll receive a CDA welcome package.
- Medisave Grant for Newborns: The grant will be deposited into your child’s Medisave account.
Step 6: Using Baby Bonus Funds
- Cash Gift: Utilize the cash gift as needed for your child’s expenses.
- CDA: Use the funds for approved expenses at approved institutions (e.g., childcare centers, hospitals, clinics, etc.).
- Medisave Grant: The Medisave Grant supports your child’s healthcare expenses.
Step 7: Keeping Track
- Monitor your Baby Bonus funds, contributions, and utilization through the Baby Bonus Online portal or the Baby Bonus NETS Card transactions.
Step 8: Further Assistance
For any inquiries or assistance:
- Contact Baby Bonus hotline at 1800 253 7707.
- Visit the Baby Bonus website for FAQs and information.
Remember to stay updated on any changes or updates to the Baby Bonus Scheme to ensure compliance and maximization of benefits for your child’s needs.