I need to buy eyewear for my child. What are the Approved Institutions (AIs) available to purchase eyewear for my child?
Parents can continue using other forms of Government support such as Baby Bonus Cash Gift, Child LifeSG Credits to purchase eyewear for their children’s needs.
From 1 Jan 2026, optical shops will no longer be Baby Bonus Approved Institutions (AIs). As such, parents will not be able to use their child’s Child Development Account (CDA) money to pay for purchases made at optical shops.
Related questions
When will the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies be implemented?
Can I still register an optical shop or retail pharmacy as an Approved Institution (AI) before 1 Jan 2026?
Can my optical shop or retail pharmacy continue accepting Child Development Account (CDA) payments before 1 Jan 2026?
If partial payment had been made for a child’s eyewear or medication via Child Development Account (CDA) before 1 Jan 2026, can the optical shops or retail pharmacies allow remaining balance to be paid via CDA after discontinuation as Baby Bonus Approved Institution (AI) from 1 Jan 2026?
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