To: ALL SIASU Members
Dear Comrades
NTUC CARE FUND (COVID-19)
1) Who is eligible?
a) SIASU Members whose income have been adversely affected due to COVID-19 can apply.
b) Members must also meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Existing Member
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New Member
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Member with Dependents staying in the same Household in Singapore
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$300.00
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$200.00
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Member without Dependents staying in the same Household in Singapore
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$100.00
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$50.00
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Gross Monthly Salary inclusive of all allowances and overtime.
1) Is there a minimum membership tenure for members to be eligible?
There is no minimum membership tenure, but there is a difference in quantum for existing and new members.
• Existing Member as at 1 March 2020 • New Member joined after 1 March 2020
Existing Member New Member Member with Dependents staying in the same Household in Singapore $300.00 $200.00 Member without Dependents staying in the same Household in Singapore $100.00 $50.00
2) How to assess and verify the income drop of at least 30%?
Members would be required to submit two months of payslip, to illustrate the drop in income due to COVID-19. E.g. Member must submit their Dec 2019 payslip to show the original income (Pre-COVID-19) and payslip showing drop in income.
3) Is it a one-off financial assistance?
Yes, member can only apply for the financial assistance once.
4) If member’s gross income is above $3,400, but is facing hardship, can the Union help?
If member’s gross income is above $3400.00 but below $3570.00 and is facing hardship with dependants staying in the same Household in Singapore may appeal to the Union subject to the undermentioned criteria’s: • Single Parent • Serious Chronic Illness • Special Needs Child • Elderly Parents Staying in Nursing Home • Supporting chronically ill family members staying in the same House hold in Singapore.
5) What is the application process?
Members are to complete the above attached application form (hardcopy/online) and submit to SIASU at the following email address : siasu@ntuc.org.sg
What if my member is hospitalised/ quarantined/ under Stay Home notice?
Members could send in his/her application and supporting documents to the Union digitally, either a scanned copy of the application form together with supporting documents, or via the online form and separately email the supporting documents to the Union.
6) If member had received this assistance, can his/her spouse who is also a union member receive this assistance too?
Yes, both members will be eligible for NTUC Care Fund (COVID-19), as long as both meet the eligibility criteria.
7) When does the programme end?
The application period will end on 30 September 2020.
• Please do remember to submit the attached application form together with the required payslips :
1. December 2019 payslip (Pre Covide19) and
2. Most recent payslip showing the reduction in income.
Thank you
Yours fraternally Md Jamanludin Onn General Secretary
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