Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX) - Revision history

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C. Other Supplements

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	*funeral, burial, or cremation supplements; and		*funeral, burial, or cremation supplements; and
	*transportation supplements.		*transportation supplements.

	Maximum supplement rates as of August 1, 2023 can be found at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbiansour-governments/policies-for-government/bc-employment-assistance-policy-proceduremanual/additional-resources/summary_of_changes_ppm.pdf .

	This is a non-exhaustive list. Some of these supplements are repayable and others are not. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 EAPWDR] for details.		This is a non-exhaustive list. Some of these supplements are repayable and others are not. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 EAPWDR] for details.

			The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment-and-assistance-rate-tables/general-supplements-and-programs-rate-table useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.

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B. Crisis Supplements

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	A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets. The Ministry provides crisis supplements pursuant to [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 s 59 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 s 57 of the EAPWDR] and do not have to be repaid.		A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets. The Ministry provides crisis supplements pursuant to [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 s 59 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 s 57 of the EAPWDR] and do not have to be repaid.

	~~As of September 1, 2024, before issuing~~ a crisis supplement, the Ministry must ~~decide~~ that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result ~~in:~~		To qualify for a crisis supplement, the Ministry must be persuaded that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result inimminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit. This could include the threatened removal of a child by MCFD, as well as many other situations.
	*imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit.
	~~Prior to September 1, 2024, the criteria were slightly different~~. ~~That is, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry had to decide that the failure to obtain the item or meet~~ the ~~expense would result in either:~~
	~~# imminent danger to the physical health of any person in the family unit; OR~~
	~~# emoval~~ of a child ~~under the Child~~, ~~Family and Community Service Act~~.

	A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.		A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.

	The legislation sets out maximum amounts for crisis supplements. As of August 1, ~~2023~~ those rates are:		The legislation sets out maximum amounts for crisis supplements. As of August 1, 2025, those rates are;
	*For food, $50 per person per month;		*For food, $50 per person per month;
	*For clothes, $110 per person in any 12-month period; and		*For clothes, $110 per person in any 12-month period; and
	*For shelter, the family unit’s monthly benefit rate (i.e. shelter portion plus support portion).		*For shelter, the family unit’s monthly benefit rate (i.e., shelter portion plus support portion), plus any amount the family unit is currently receiving for Shared Parenting Assistance, Pre-Natal Shelter Supplement, or Housing Stability Supplement

	If a recipient needs a crisis supplement to pay for fuel for heating or cooking meals, hydro, or water, the amount of the crisis supplement can exceed the limit that applies to crisis supplements for shelter. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 EAR section 59(7)] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 EAPWDR section 57(7)]. Also see the note below about BC Hydro’s Customer Emergency Fund.		If a recipient needs a crisis supplement to pay for fuel for heating or cooking meals, hydro, or water, the amount of the crisis supplement can exceed the limit that applies to crisis supplements for shelter.

			See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 EAR section 59(7)] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 EAPWDR section 57(7)]. Also see the note below about BC Hydro’s Customer Emergency Fund.

	If the crisis supplement is for clothing or furniture, the Ministry may ask the applicant to look for second-hand goods. They may ask the applicant to get three estimates for the cost of the service of goods required.		If the crisis supplement is for clothing or furniture, the Ministry may ask the applicant to look for second-hand goods. They may ask the applicant to get three estimates for the cost of the service of goods required.
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	The amount of a crisis supplement is not subject to appeal, but an applicant can appeal the denial of a crisis supplement.		The amount of a crisis supplement is not subject to appeal, but an applicant can appeal the denial of a crisis supplement.

	The Ministry has a useful chart showing the new supplement rates payable as of August 1, 2023, and how they have changed: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbiansour-governments/policies-for-government/bc-employment-assistance-policy-proceduremanual/additional-resources/summary_of_changes_ppm.pdf

	=== 1. BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund ===		=== 1. BC Hydro Customer Crisis Fund ===

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A. Housing Stability Supplement

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	== A. Housing Stability Supplement ==		== A. Housing Stability Supplement ==
	Ordinarily a family unit’s benefit entitlement is reduced when a member is absent or passes away. This sudden shift can be disruptive to the family’s finances. The Housing Stability Supplement (HSS) may be provided to an eligible family unit in certain scenarios if there is a temporary absence or death of a member of the family unit. The amount that may be provided is up to the maximum combined shelter and support allowance (or equivalent) at the rate prior to the temporary absence or death~~. This supplement was formally codified through Order in Council 56/2023~~.		Ordinarily a family unit’s benefit entitlement is reduced when a member is absent or passes away.

			This sudden shift can be disruptive to the family’s finances. The Housing Stability Supplement (HSS) may be provided to an eligible family unit in certain scenarios if there is a temporary absence or death of a member of the family unit. The amount that may be provided is up to the maximum combined shelter and support allowance (or equivalent) at the rate prior to the temporary absence or death.

	The HSS may be provided if a child within the family unit is being cared for under the Child, Family, and Community Service Act. There are no time limitations for this scenario; the HSS may be provided so long as an MCFD social worker confirms that the parent is actively working toward the child’s return, and the child remains in temporary care under the legislation (so, for example, the HSS would end if a continuing custody order was made).		The HSS may be provided if a child within the family unit is being cared for under the Child, Family, and Community Service Act. There are no time limitations for this scenario; the HSS may be provided so long as an MCFD social worker confirms that the parent is actively working toward the child’s return, and the child remains in temporary care under the legislation (so, for example, the HSS would end if a continuing custody order was made).

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	The Ministry may provide a number of additional supplements in certain specific circumstances. This section will outline some of these supplements. However, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-4 and 6 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-3 and 5 of the EAPWDR] will need to be reviewed for complete details.		The Ministry may provide a number of additional supplements in certain specific circumstances. This section will outline some of these supplements. However, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-4 and 6 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-3 and 5 of the EAPWDR] will need to be reviewed for complete details.

			The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.

	== A. Housing Stability Supplement ==		== A. Housing Stability Supplement ==

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B. Crisis Supplements

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	As of September 1, 2024, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry must decide that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result in:		As of September 1, 2024, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry must decide that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result in:
	*imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit.		*imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit.
	Prior to September 1, 2024, the criteria were slightly different. ~~Prior to September 1, 2024~~, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry had to decide that the failure to obtain the item or meet the expense would result in either:		Prior to September 1, 2024, the criteria were slightly different. That is, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry had to decide that the failure to obtain the item or meet the expense would result in either:
	# imminent danger to the physical health of any person in the family unit; OR		# imminent danger to the physical health of any person in the family unit; OR
	# emoval of a child under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.		# emoval of a child under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.

LSLAP: /* C. Other Supplements */

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C. Other Supplements

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	Apart from crisis supplements, other supplements that may be available under the legislation include:		Apart from crisis supplements, other supplements that may be available under the legislation include:
	*a pre-natal shelter supplement;		*a pre-natal shelter supplement;
	*a ~~Christmas~~ supplement;		*a winter supplement for December holidays;
	*school start-up supplements;		*school start-up supplements;
	*clothing and transportation supplements for people confined to special care facilities;		*clothing and transportation supplements for people confined to special care facilities;

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B. Crisis Supplements

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	*imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit.		*imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit.
	Prior to September 1, 2024, the criteria were slightly different. Prior to September 1, 2024, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry had to decide that the failure to obtain the item or meet the expense would result in either:		Prior to September 1, 2024, the criteria were slightly different. Prior to September 1, 2024, before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry had to decide that the failure to obtain the item or meet the expense would result in either:
	**A) imminent danger to the physical health of any person in the family unit; OR		# imminent danger to the physical health of any person in the family unit; OR
	**B) emoval of a child under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.		# emoval of a child under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.

	A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.		A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.

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	The Ministry may provide a number of additional supplements in certain specific circumstances. This section will outline some of these supplements. However, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-4 and 6 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-3 and 5 of the EAPWDR] will need to be reviewed for complete details.		The Ministry may provide a number of additional supplements in certain specific circumstances. This section will outline some of these supplements. However, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-4 and 6 of the ''EAR''] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5, Divisions 1-3 and 5 of the ''EAPWDR''] will need to be reviewed for complete details.

	The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.		The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.
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	This sudden shift can be disruptive to the family’s finances. The Housing Stability Supplement (HSS) may be provided to an eligible family unit in certain scenarios if there is a temporary absence or death of a member of the family unit. The amount that may be provided is up to the maximum combined shelter and support allowance (or equivalent) at the rate prior to the temporary absence or death.		This sudden shift can be disruptive to the family’s finances. The Housing Stability Supplement (HSS) may be provided to an eligible family unit in certain scenarios if there is a temporary absence or death of a member of the family unit. The amount that may be provided is up to the maximum combined shelter and support allowance (or equivalent) at the rate prior to the temporary absence or death.

	The HSS may be provided if a child within the family unit is being cared for under the Child, Family, and Community Service Act. There are no time limitations for this scenario; the HSS may be provided so long as an MCFD social worker confirms that the parent is actively working toward the child’s return, and the child remains in temporary care under the legislation (so, for example, the HSS would end if a continuing custody order was made).		The HSS may be provided if a child within the family unit is being cared for under the ''Child, Family, and Community Service Act''. There are no time limitations for this scenario; the HSS may be provided so long as an MCFD social worker confirms that the parent is actively working toward the child’s return, and the child remains in temporary care under the legislation (so, for example, the HSS would end if a continuing custody order was made).

	The HSS may be provided for up to three months in the following scenarios:		The HSS may be provided for up to three months in the following scenarios:
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	== B. Crisis Supplements ==		== B. Crisis Supplements ==

	A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets. The Ministry provides crisis supplements pursuant to [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 s 59 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 s 57 of the EAPWDR] and do not have to be repaid.		A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets. The Ministry provides crisis supplements pursuant to [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 s 59 of the ''EAR''] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 s 57 of the ''EAPWDR''] and do not have to be repaid.

	To qualify for a crisis supplement, the Ministry must be persuaded that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result ~~inimminent~~ danger to the health of any person in the family unit. This could include the threatened removal of a child by MCFD, as well as many other situations.		To qualify for a crisis supplement, the Ministry must be persuaded that failure to obtain that item or meet the expense will result imminent danger to the health of any person in the family unit. This could include the threatened removal of a child by MCFD, as well as many other situations.

	A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.		A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement.
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	If a recipient needs a crisis supplement to pay for fuel for heating or cooking meals, hydro, or water, the amount of the crisis supplement can exceed the limit that applies to crisis supplements for shelter.		If a recipient needs a crisis supplement to pay for fuel for heating or cooking meals, hydro, or water, the amount of the crisis supplement can exceed the limit that applies to crisis supplements for shelter.

	See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 EAR section 59(7)] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 EAPWDR section 57(7)]. Also see the note below about BC Hydro’s Customer Emergency Fund.		See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 ''EAR'' section 59(7)] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 ''EAPWDR'' section 57(7)]. Also see the note below about BC Hydro’s Customer Emergency Fund.

	If the crisis supplement is for clothing or furniture, the Ministry may ask the applicant to look for second-hand goods. They may ask the applicant to get three estimates for the cost of the service of goods required.		If the crisis supplement is for clothing or furniture, the Ministry may ask the applicant to look for second-hand goods. They may ask the applicant to get three estimates for the cost of the service of goods required.
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	*transportation supplements.		*transportation supplements.

	This is a non-exhaustive list. Some of these supplements are repayable and others are not. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 EAPWDR] for details.		This is a non-exhaustive list. Some of these supplements are repayable and others are not. See [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the ''EAR''] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 ''EAPWDR''] for details.

	The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment-and-assistance-rate-tables/general-supplements-and-programs-rate-table useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.		The Ministry policy manual has a [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment-and-assistance-rate-tables/general-supplements-and-programs-rate-table useful table] showing the rates for different kinds of supplements.

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