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CPF members to get higher sum assured, increased coverage for DPS

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Published Fri, Oct 2, 2020 · 09:50 PM
    Comparison of Dependants' Protection Scheme premium rates

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    FROM next April, Central Provident Fund (CPF) members aged below 55 under the Dependants' Protection Scheme (DPS) will pay lower premiums in return for a higher sum assured.

    For most age groups the sum assured will be raised to S$70,000, up from S$46,000 currently, the CPF Board announced on Friday.

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