The overall Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) caseload in September showed a drop of 1 283 cases, representing a decrease of 0.6 per cent compared with that of August, according to the latest CSSA caseload statistics released by the Social Welfare Department today (October 19).

     The total CSSA caseload at the end of September stood at 201 977 (see attached table), with a total of 276 591 recipients.

     Analysed by case nature, low-earnings cases registered a month-to-month decrease of 2.2 per cent to 1 658 cases. Single parent cases decreased by 1.5 per cent to 21 126 cases. Unemployment cases decreased by 0.9 per cent to 17 473 cases. Old age cases declined by 0.5 per cent to 112 996 cases. Permanent disability cases dropped by 0.3 per cent to 17 204 cases. Ill-health cases slightly decreased by 0.2 per cent to 27 583 cases.

Ends/Thursday, October 19, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:00

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