Eligible recipients of social security payments and the Working Family Allowance (WFA) will start receiving a one-off extra allowance today, equivalent to one month of their current rate or allowance.
The extra payment is automatically available to individuals who were eligible for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance standard rate, Old Age Allowance, Old Age Living Allowance or Disability Allowance on April 29, 2026. Households whose WFA applications were submitted between October 1, 2025, and April 29, 2026, and subsequently approved, are also eligible.
The funds will be credited directly to the designated Hong Kong bank accounts of eligible recipients and households starting today, with no separate application required.
The initiative involves an extra expenditure of approximately $6,486 million and is expected to benefit around 1.76 million social security recipients and 56,000 WFA households.
For enquiries, social security recipients can call 2343 2255 or contact their respective Social Security Field Unit. WFA households can direct their enquiries to 2558 3000.
