To help those lower income, yes a total welfare state wun work
here in a East society
What I suggest is a multi approach to this
1) Funds that robbert has mentioned over medical bills
2) Savings, I think that POSB campaign back in the 1970's have
failed today
3) Getting them to step on their feet, upgrade them with skills and
get them jobs... Upgrading of skills course fee should be paid by
govt so to get them to be indep