Community Care Fund Mulls HK$6,000 for New Immigrants

What’s proposed?

Sources say the government proposes a one-off HK$6,000 via the Community Care Fund for low-income new immigrants aged 18+, benefiting an estimated 230,000 people at about HK$1.5 billion. Applicants must pass household-based means tests.

When?

The Fund’s livelihood panel is discussing details; funding needs LegCo Finance Committee approval.