NTUC Care (U-Stretch)

What is NTUC Care (U Stretch)?

The NTUC Care (U Stretch) is an assistance programme which aims to assist our lower-income union members to defray their cost of daily necessities. Eligible members can receive up to $120 e-Vouchers for daily necessities.

Who can apply for NTUC Care (U Stretch)?

Union members must meet the following criteria to be successful in their application:

1. Membership

   Members who wish to apply for the grant must have at least 6 continuous months of membership at the point of application and must not be in arrears.

    

2. Income

1. For Members without Family Member(s) Staying in Same Household in Singapore: Monthly Gross Personal Income of $1,650 and below 
2. For Members with Family Member(s) Staying in Same Household in Singapore: Total Monthly Gross Household Income of $3,800 and below, OR Per Capita Income of $950 and below if Gross Household Income exceeds $3,800 

*Note: Gross income is defined as all income derived from employment/business, inclusive of overtime and allowances.

How to apply for NTUC Care (U Stretch)?

The application period is from 30 July 2025, 12pm to 3 September 2025, 4pm. Please note that late submissions will not be processed. 

All applications must be submitted online via the OneCARE System.

Please prepare and upload the following documents when submitting your application:

1. Income documents of the member and all family members living in the same household as the member, excluding those who are currently studying;
2. Birth certificates of school-going dependants living in the same household as the member;
3. Proof of residential address for all family members living in the same household as the member, except for the member’s spouse and children

For full details on the required documents and programme information, please refer to the programme fact sheet.

When and how will I receive the NTUC Care (U Stretch) e-Vouchers?

Applications will be processed within 30 working days from the application submission date. Successful applications will receive an email with their application outcome and instructions to claim the e-Vouchers via OneCARE Portal.

How do I use the NTUC Care (U Stretch) e-Vouchers?

The NTUC Care (U Stretch) e-Vouchers will be issued via RedeemSG, the same platform used for the nationwide voucher schemes with similar redemption process.

The e-Vouchers must be used in fixed denominations as issued. No refunds will be given for any excess e-Vouchers amount used at the point of purchase should it exceed the purchase amount.

The e-Vouchers are valid for use at participating merchants - NTUC FairPrice, Kopitiam, and Unity, for the purchase of necessities. It is not valid for purchase of alcohol or cigarettes.

The e-Vouchers are valid till 31 December 2025 and strictly no extensions will be granted after the expiry date.