How will parents be notified of the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies?
The discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies with effect from 1 Jan 2026 is announced through a media release on 1 Oct 2025.
For more information on approved CDA uses, parents may also visit here.
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Where can I find more information on the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies?
When will the discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies be implemented?
What action will be taken if optical shops or retail pharmacies accept Child Development Account (CDA) payments on or after 1 Jan 2026?
Will this discontinuation of Child Development Account (CDA) usage at optical shops and retail pharmacies affect CDA usage at other Approved Institutions (AIs), e.g. childcare centres and hospitals?
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