Welfare payment arrangements for Lunar New Year holidays

The Social Welfare Department says that recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance whose autopay day falls on a public holiday from January 22 to 25 will receive advance payments on January 21 (Wednesday).

As for recipients of the Social Security Allowance, they will get their payments on either January 21 or 26.

In case of doubt, recipients are advised to contact their respective social security field units.

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Sunday, January 11, 2004