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CSSA caseload for March 2026
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     The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in March showed a rise of 325 cases, representing an increase of 0.2 per cent compared with that of February, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (April 23).
      
     The total CSSA caseload at the end of March stood at 194 549 (see attached table), with a total of 256 221 recipients.
      
     Analysed by case nature, permanent disability cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 0.3 per cent to 16 272 cases. 
      
     Low-earnings cases registered an increase of 0.6 per cent to 1 271 cases. Unemployment cases increased by 0.5 per cent to 15 240 cases. Both old age cases and ill-health cases increased by 0.2 per cent to 111 678 cases and 28 234 cases respectively. Single parent cases increased by 0.1 per cent to 17 913 cases.
 
Ends/Thursday, April 23, 2026
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