What
benefits can I receive?
Most
types of Income Support provide a monthly financial benefit
known as Income Assistance to help with basic needs.
This
chart shows examples of the benefits that may be awarded under
each program if the Participant demonstrates need.
Type
of Benefit |
Transitional
Assistance |
Youth
Educational Support |
Adult
Benefits |
Community
Living Support |
| Food |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Shelter |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Utilities |
X |
X |
X |
X |
| Clothing |
|
X |
X |
X |
| Furniture |
|
X |
X |
X |
| Education
Expenses |
|
X |
X |
X |
| Tuition |
|
X |
X |
X |
| Day
Care |
|
X |
X |
X |
| Emergency |
|
X |
X |
X |
All
categories except Transitional Assistance are also eligible
for Income and Incentive Exemptions.
These exemptions allow you to keep certain amounts of
income before having your Income Support benefits reduced.
Different
types of benefits are delivered in different ways.
You may receive a regular benefit as a cheque or a credit
at your local store. A cheque may be issued for specific training,
travel, day care or other costs associated with training or
working to become more independent.
Most types of financial benefits require proof of your
needs, and most types have maximums that your Income Support
Worker can tell you more about.
The
amount of Income Assistance a Participant receives may change
from month to month because the amount is based on a calculation
of your needs and income at that time.
Other
benefits of the Income Support Program can include:
- Helping you plan a career and the training you
will need for it
- Assistance arranging classroom, on-the-job or volunteer
training
- Providing your Income Support payment up to 2 months
in advance if you are a recognized hunter and will be on the
land
- Helping you find professionals to help with health,
family or emotional problems
- Helping you obtain a Social Insurance Number so
you can access federal benefits
- Providing you with referrals to federal income
assistance programs such as Canada Pensions, Employment Insurance,
Old Age Security, the Canada Child Tax Benefit, National Child
Benefit Supplement, and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
