Low-income Scots will be offered £500 to help them deal with the cost of isolation at home during lockdown.
Nicola Sturgeon announced the package of support as more people are being asked to self-isolate to break the spread of Covid-19.
It follows a UK Government pledge last week to help people cope with the burden.
The rate of infection is rising and more restrictions are being brought in which could put people's wages at risk.
Sturgeon said: "Self isolation of people with symptoms awaiting a test, people who test positive and household and other close contacts of such people is essential to breaking the chains of transmission."
The UK Government announcement for £500 support in England meant extra money was sent to Holyrood for the Scottish Government to use.
Sturgeon confirmed she will make the same payment available during a statement at the Scottish Parliament on the latest coronavirus restrictions.
She said: "We know self isolation is hard. It asks a lot of people and, for some, the financial implications make it even more difficult.
"So we intend, firstly, to raise awareness of the importance of self isolation and what it entails. Ensuring that people fully understand why we are asking them to do difficult things is the first step to ensuring compliance.
"Next, we are working with local authorities to ensure that when someone is asked by Test and Protect to self isolate, they will be contacted proactively and offered essential practical support - for example help with delivery of food and other essentials.
"And, most importantly, we will introduce financial support of £500 for those on low incomes."
Details of the scheme will be published by the Scottish Government shortly.
In England, the grounds for eligibility are being on Universal Credit, in employment, unable to work from home and told to self-isolate.
