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Several social security allowances to increase by 1.3% starting February
It will benefit more than 1.6 million people.
The Legislative Council Finance Committee has approved the 1.3% increase in several types of social security allowances starting 1 February, benefitting more than 1.6 million people.
This includes the standard payment rates under the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme, and rates for the Old Age Allowance, Old Age Living and Disability Allowance under the Social Security Allowance Scheme.
The Government will also raise the maximum rent allowance under the CSSA scheme by 0.2% from February 1, accounting for movements in the Consumer Price Index rent index for private housing.
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