Recipients of social security payments or Working Family Allowance to receive one-off extra allowance
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A Government spokesman said that recipients who were eligible for social security payments on April 29, 2026 (i.e. the date on which the Legislative Council approved the Appropriation Bill 2026), and households who submitted applications within the period from October 1, 2025, to April 29, 2026, and were eventually approved with WFA, would be eligible for the one-off extra allowance. It is estimated that about 1.76 million social security recipients and about 56 000 households in receipt of WFA would benefit, involving a total of about $6,486 million in extra expenditure. The payment will be credited to the designated bank accounts of the eligible recipients/households in Hong Kong, and no separate application is required.
For enquiries, recipients of social security payments may call the hotline of the Social Welfare Department (2343 2255) or contact the respective Social Security Field Unit. As for enquiries from households receiving WFA, please call the hotline of the Working Family Allowance Office (2558 3000).
Ends/Friday, May 22, 2026
Issued at HKT 9:00
Issued at HKT 9:00
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