Budget 2026 debate: Edward Chia on strengthening support for seniors and young families
When elderly parents move in with their children, this may potentially reduce their eligibility for the Silver Support Scheme due to the increased per capita household income. As such, families may sometimes feel unintentionally discouraged from living together. This was one scenario painted by MP Edward Chia in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 24), where he highlighted an unintended consequence of government support measures. He suggested reviewing the current metric and whether emphasis should instead be placed on assessing seniors’ individual retirement adequacy. He also raised the issue of easing caregiving pressures for young families, and highlighted the importance of providing workers and employers with practical pathways that enable transformation.
When elderly parents move in with their children, this may potentially reduce their eligibility for the Silver Support Scheme due to the increased per capita household income. As such, families may sometimes feel unintentionally discouraged from living together. This was one scenario painted by MP Edward Chia in parliament on Tuesday (Feb 24), where he highlighted an unintended consequence of government support measures. He suggested reviewing the current metric and whether emphasis should instead be placed on assessing seniors’ individual retirement adequacy. He also raised the issue of easing caregiving pressures for young families, and highlighted the importance of providing workers and employers with practical pathways that enable transformation.
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