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"Apart from maternity leave, a single parent below the age of 35 and their child does not qualify as a family nucleus when applying for a new HDB flat or rental flat. They are also not eligible for housing subsidies.
Housing is a basic necessity and single parents need to provide themselves and their child a roof over their heads too. This often leaves them with no choice but to rent or purchase from the open market. With hefty rental rates, such families may have to cut back on other expenses such as medical and food for their children.
I have come across cases in Punggol East where they had difficulties looking for a place to stay. They have to stay in an over-crowded flat or move from month to month to stay with their relatives or friends.
Single parents are also not eligible for baby bonus. Raising children is not an easy task financially, even if one is married and have 2 incomes. The cash component and money in CDA will certainly come in handy to help the single parent manage early childhood expenses.
I think we can all agree that parents are parents all the same, whether they are single or married. Their parental responsibilities and the needs of their children do not differ. I would urge the Ministry to seriously consider equalizing their benefits." - MP Lee Li Lian （李丽连）
"In the case of IDAPE, the monthly subsidies of $150 and $250 are too low. This only marginally covers the cost of supporting an elderly person who is severely disabled who would need constant and specialised care. The payout period of six years is also too short considering life expectancy has gone up and the elderly person may live for many years with his or her disability, with an unlikely chance of additional income or means. I call on the government to review both the subsidies and payout period.
I propose that we raise the monthly subsidies in line with the current inflation rate of 1.4% (as of January 2014) and to extend the payout period from 6 to 10 years.
The Pioneer Generation Package was launched to recognise the contributions of senior citizens for nation-building. Hence it is timely for MOH to conduct a review on both the payout for Eldershield and IDAPE to better support the care of the severely disabled elderly. " - MP Lee Li Lian （李丽连）
"Currently, the Government offers tax relief to help their families, for example, parent relief, handicapped dependent relief and grandparents caregiver relief. These are good measures but they are indirect assistance. The inherent problem is that it is regressive in nature. Lower-income benefits less from tax relief than their higher-income counterparts, despite being most in need of financial support. I would like to recommend that direct and progressive support measures be provided directly to care-givers such as subsidies, CPF or Medisave contributions. A good example will be, stay at home mothers to be eligible for infant and child care additional subsidies just like working mothers." - MP Lee Li Lian （李丽连）
"With advances in medical technology, a range of new cancer treatment options which are not classified as chemotherapy are now being offered to patients, for example, tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) drug therapy. These options are more targeted, acting only on cancer cells. It is anticipated that this class of treatments will grow in use and importance, and whether they are covered by Medisave has become unclear, not only to the frontline healthcare staff but more importantly to the patients and their families.
Uncertainty and confusion about whether they can afford to pay for these new treatments out of their Medisave accounts leads to anxiety for cancer patients and their families at a time when the focus should have been on them getting the appropriate treatment.
Can the Minister clarify how it decides whether Medisave can be used for cancer therapies that do not fall under the currently provided categories? " - MP Lee Li Lian （李丽连）
Spent last weekend at 'Tea With Li Lian' with residents staying around Blk 192. Apart from the common estate feedback, many were also asking about how the Pioneer Generation Package works and what needs to be done.
There is no need to make any application. If you are eligible for the package, you will receive a letter from the government between June to July this year. By Sep 2014, PGP cards will be sent to those who are eligible.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">last Sunday</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
[h=1]14-03-09: Tea With Li Lian[/h]Updated <abbr title="Monday, March 10, 2014 at 12:37am" data-utime="1394383021" class="timestamp">about a week ago</abbr>
The first session of 'Tea with Li Lian' for 2014 was held this afternoon at Blk 192. Residents came early to get themselves a seat and also took the opportunity to mingle with neighbours. Over food and drinks, Li Lian mingled around with the residents and provided highlights of the recently announced Pioneer Generation Package and at the same time, took residents' feedback of the estate.
