Starting from 5 June to 21 July, the NTUC Care Fund (Special Assistance) is open for applications via OneCare at https://ucare.ntuc.org.sg/assistance/ and we invite you to apply for it if you meet the criteria. Please refer to the following table for the revised income criteria and quantum.
Members WITH family members staying in the same household in Singapore |
Members WITHOUT family members staying in the same household in Singapore |
|
Income Criteria |
MonthlyGross Household Income
of
$3,800 and below; OR
Per Capita Income of
$950 and below |
Monthly Gross Personal Income of
$1,650 and below |
Cash Quantum |
$150 |
$60 |
NICA Hardship Grant provides a one-time $100to members to help defray their financial burden under hardship circumstances. The Executive Committee may grant a higher amount depending on the hardship in which the member is in. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of his/her application through email in about 3-4 weeks upon submission of all required supporting documents. The decision made by NICA on the outcome of the application shall be final.
Eligibility Criteria
As NICA members, you can apply for the assistance if you fulfill the following criteria:-
Download the application form NICA Hardship Grant Form.pdf , and submit to nica@ntuc.org.sg
If you are unable to download the pdf, you may email NICA for assistance.
Terms and conditions:
This includes, but is not limited to:
1) Contacts to virtual events and productions freelancers/companies
2) Complimentary training to build online and digital capabilities via NICA Business Builder Workshops
3) Complimentary 1-year access to LHUBGO, an online learning platform by NTUC LearningHub, with personal and business related courses curated specially by NICA for coaches and instructors.
Read more about the list of courses at: bit.ly/NICALHUBGOcourses
The courses cover the following key themes:
Look out for NICA's email by middle of June on further details on access guide and link to courses.
NICA members will receive first-hand information and referral on short-term job arrangements as opportunities for alternative income streams.
Non-members can also follow our Facebook closely for updates.
Prolonged Medical Leave insurance | NTUC Income |
Prolonged Medical Leave Insurance for Self-employed Person covers self-employed persons who are hospitalised or on hospitalisation or medical leave for a prolonged period due to illness or injury. Find out more: HERE |
NICA members enjoy: 6 months waiver on first year’s premium for every new and approved Prolonged Medical Leave Insurance application. |
Gigacover |
Gigacover Freelancer Income Protection (FLIP) insurance pays freelancers when they are unable to work due to an illness or injury, replicating the paid medical leave that employees enjoy for freelancers.
Find out more: HERE |
NICA members enjoy: $90+ off 1st year FLIP premium. This is a discount of up to 85%. | |
General Practitioner | WhiteCoat | WhiteCoat is a digital healthcare provider offering on-demand integrated primary care (GP) services using real time video communication Find out more: HERE |
NICA members enjoy: 40% discount on the consultation fee Insert promo code at checkout: WCNICA40 |
Standard First Aid + AED refresher course | NTUC LearningHub (Course available in Mandarin) |
Standard First Aid Refresher Course ‘For NROC Coaches Only’
The Standard First Aid with AED (SFA+AED) course is a pre-requisite for all sports coaches in Singapore to attain or renew their coaching license under the Singapore Sports. The aim of the course is to provide relevant knowledge and skills in rendering first aid treatment during an emergency. Read more HERE |
NICA members who are Singaporeans & PR, and NROC registered: $0 - $9
To register, email: nica@ntuc.org.sg |