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Child Development Account Extended by 6 Years to Better Support Needs of Children

Child Development Account Extended by 6 Years to Better Support Needs of Children

Published On
03 Dec 2012

At the 2012 Committee of Supply Debate, Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, Minister-in-Charge of the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD), announced enhancements to the Child Development Account (CDA) to better support the developmental needs of children.

The CDA is part of the Baby Bonus scheme. It is a savings account where parents’ deposits are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Government, up to a cap ranging from $6,000 to $18,000, depending on the birth order of the child.

CDA Extended by 6 Years from 1 January 2013

With effect from 1 January 2013, the CDA will be extended by 6 years. This means that children born on or after 1 January 2006 will continue to have their CDAs open until 31 December of the year they turn 12, instead of 31 December of the year they turn 6. Parents will have 6 more years to save if they have not yet saved up to the cap, as well as use the CDA funds for the child and his/her siblings, if any.

Children can continue to use the CDA for expenses incurred at Approved Institutions (AIs) until they reach 12 years of age. A list of the AIs and approved usage can be found at the following website: http://www.babybonus.gov.sg.

Upon closure of the CDA on 31 December of the year the child turns 12, the CDA balance will be transferred to the child’s Post Secondary Education Account which is administered by the Ministry of Education.

Where to Get More Information

For more information on the extension of CDA, the public can visit the Baby Bonus website: www.babybonus.gov.sg or call the Baby Bonus Hotline at 1800-253-7707.

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