Baby Bonus Scheme

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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
1.	What documents do I need to bring during birth registration in order to join the Baby Bonus Scheme?
2.	How do I join the Baby Bonus Scheme if my child obtained Singapore Citizenship after birth?
3.	How much must I save?
4.	Mr and Mrs A are Singaporeans. Their child is born on 3 January 2009 and they register the birth and return the Baby Bonus forms on 4 January 2009. They open the Children Development Account (CDA) on 1 February 2009. The first cash gift is given within 3 weeks of returning the completed forms to MCYS. They will receive the cash gift and co-savings contributions as follows:
5.	What happens to unused savings in the CDA?
6.	How does the Baby Bonus Scheme work for children born on or after 17 August 2008?
7.	What is the amount of benefits a child will receive if he/she is adopted?
8.	What are the eligibility criteria for the Baby Bonus Scheme if my child is born on or after 17 August 2008?
9.	What is the amount of benefits a child will receive if he/she obtains Singapore Citizenship some time after birth?
10.	What are the eligiblity criteria for the Baby Bonus Scheme if my child was born and adopted before 17 August 2008?

Disclaimer: All the contents of the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided for general information only. Please do call the Baby Bonus Branch, MCYS (Hotline: 1800-253 7707) if you require clarification for your individual case. You may also refer to the Children Development Co-Savings Act and the Children Development Co-Savings Regulations for full details of the Baby Bonus Scheme.