Growth Subsidy Eligibility Requires Nationality and Household Registration; Shih Chung-liang: Long-term Absentees Cannot Receive It
Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang clarified the eligibility for the 0-18 growth subsidy, emphasizing that it requires both 'Republic of China nationality' and 'household registration in Taiwan.' Those who are away from Taiwan for long periods are ineligible. For ages 6-18, the subsidy is partially pre-saved, unlike the cash payments for ages 0-6.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 16:28
- 🔍 Collected: May 31, 2026 at 23:51 (79h 23m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 2, 2026 at 00:45 (24h 53m after Collected)
Minister of Health and Welfare Shih Chung-liang explained today that eligibility for the 0-18 growth subsidy requires two conditions: 'Republic of China nationality' and 'household registration in Taiwan.' In other words, those who are away from Taiwan for long periods cannot receive it. For children aged 6 to 18, half of the subsidy will be deposited into a dedicated account, which is a pre-saving concept different from the cash payments for those under 6. Shih pointed out that if a citizen has been abroad for more than two years, their household registration is forcibly removed, making them ineligible. If a child returns and registers at age 7, the subsidy will be calculated from that point on.
FAQ
What is the 'Growth Subsidy'?
A government policy providing 5,000 NTD per month to children aged 0-18 to combat low birth rates.