Welfare Eligibility (21:III) - Revision history

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2. Deductions and Exemptions from Income

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	=== 2. Deductions and Exemptions from Income ===		=== 2. Deductions and Exemptions from Income ===

	The Ministry deducts earned and unearned income dollar-for-dollar from a recipient’s monthly cheque, subject to a list of deductions and exemptions set out in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb ss 1-9 of Schedule B] of ''EAR'' and in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb ss 1-9 of Schedule B of EAPWDR]. Clinicians should carefully review these sections to determine if the applicant’s income is exempt from or subject to deductions. Money withdrawn from a disability trust for certain purposes is also exempt as income. [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section13 See s 13 of the ''EAR''], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section12 s 12 of the ''EAPWDR'']. Also see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb s 7(1)(d) of Schedule B] to the ''EAR'' and the [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section7 ''EAPWDR''].		The Ministry deducts earned and unearned income dollar-for-dollar from a recipient’s monthly cheque, subject to a list of deductions and exemptions set out in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb ss 1-9 of Schedule B] of ''EAR'' and in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb ss 1-9 of Schedule B of ''EAPWDR'']. Clinicians should carefully review these sections to determine if the applicant’s income is exempt from or subject to deductions. Money withdrawn from a disability trust for certain purposes is also exempt as income. [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section13 See s 13 of the ''EAR''], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section12 s 12 of the ''EAPWDR'']. Also see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb s 7(1)(d) of Schedule B] to the ''EAR'' and the [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section7 ''EAPWDR''].

	Money from structured settlement annuity payments that is used for certain purposes is also exempt as income. See Schedule B, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb s 7 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb EAPWDR] for details.		Money from structured settlement annuity payments that is used for certain purposes is also exempt as income. See Schedule B, [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb s 7 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb ''EAPWDR''] for details.

	The following are '''some''' examples of income exempted by [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb Schedule B of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb EAPWDR]. This list is far from exhaustive.		The following are '''some''' examples of income exempted by [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb Schedule B of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb ''EAPWDR'']. This list is far from exhaustive.

	:'''Important Note:''' An applicant or recipient of welfare benefits '''must''' report their receipt of all income to the Ministry, even if it is exempt.		:'''Important Note:''' An applicant or recipient of welfare benefits '''must''' report their receipt of all income to the Ministry, even if it is exempt.

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1. Exempt Assets

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	=== 1. Exempt Assets ===		=== 1. Exempt Assets ===

	[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section11 Sections 11(1) of EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section10 s 10(1) of EAPWDR] should be reviewed in detail to see if any of a person’s assets are exempt, i.e., do not count toward their asset limit. The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/eligibility/assets-and-exemptions BCEA Policy & Procedure Manual section on Asset Treatment & Exemptions] is a useful resource.		[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section11 Sections 11(1) of ''EAR''] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section10 s 10(1) of ''EAPWDR''] should be reviewed in detail to see if any of a person’s assets are exempt, i.e., do not count toward their asset limit. The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/eligibility/assets-and-exemptions BCEA Policy & Procedure Manual section on Asset Treatment & Exemptions] is a useful resource.

	'''Some key exempt assets are:'''		'''Some key exempt assets are:'''

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1. Types of Income Relevant to Income Limits

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	:'''a) Earned Income.'''		:'''a) Earned Income.'''
	:EAR, s 1 and EAPWDR, s 1 define “earned income” as:		:''EAR'', s 1 and ''EAPWDR'', s 1 define “earned income” as:
	:*Any money or value received in exchange for work or the provision of a service		:*Any money or value received in exchange for work or the provision of a service
	:*Pension plan contributions refunded because of insufficient contribution to create a pension		:*Pension plan contributions refunded because of insufficient contribution to create a pension
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	:'''b) Unearned Income.'''		:'''b) Unearned Income.'''
	:EAR, s 1 and EAPWDR, s 1 define “unearned income” as any income that is not earned income. They give a non-exhaustive list of examples including:		:''EAR'', s 1 and ''EAPWDR'', s 1 define “unearned income” as any income that is not earned income. They give a non-exhaustive list of examples including:
	:*Any type of CPP benefits		:*Any type of CPP benefits
	:*WCB benefits and other disability payments and pensions		:*WCB benefits and other disability payments and pensions

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Some Specific Exemptions

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	:'''a) Disability Trusts'''		:'''a) Disability Trusts'''

	:Under [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section13 s 13 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section12 s 12 of the EAPWDR], assets of up to $200 000 can be held in a non-discretionary trust for a person with PWD status (or an applicant for PWD status, or for another individual with disabilities in certain circumstances) without disqualifying the person from income assistance or disability assistance. In certain circumstances, the Ministry can authorize a non-discretionary trust to hold more than $200 000. There is no limit on the amount held in a discretionary trust.		:Under [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section13 s 13 of the ''EAR''] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section12 s 12 of the ''EAPWDR''], assets of up to $200 000 can be held in a non-discretionary trust for a person with PWD status (or an applicant for PWD status, or for another individual with disabilities in certain circumstances) without disqualifying the person from income assistance or disability assistance. In certain circumstances, the Ministry can authorize a non-discretionary trust to hold more than $200 000. There is no limit on the amount held in a discretionary trust.

	:'''b) Canadian Disability Benefit'''		:'''b) Canadian Disability Benefit'''

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	{{REVIEWED LSLAP \| date= 8 August 2025}}		{{REVIEWED LSLAP \| date= 1 August 2025}}
	{{LSLAP Manual TOC\|expanded = welfare}}		{{LSLAP Manual TOC\|expanded = welfare}}
	This section deals with eligibility for income assistance, PPMB assistance, and disability assistance, but not for hardship. Please see [[Hardship_Assistance_and_Welfare_(21:VI) \| Section VI: Hardship]] for information on eligibility for hardship assistance.		This section deals with eligibility for income assistance, PPMB assistance, and disability assistance, but not for hardship. Please see [[Hardship_Assistance_and_Welfare_(21:VI) \| Section VI: Hardship]] for information on eligibility for hardship assistance.

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1. Simplified PWD Application for Certain Applicants

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	# a persons enrolled in Plan P (Palliative Care) under the Drug Plans Regulation, BC Reg. 73/2015;		# a persons enrolled in Plan P (Palliative Care) under the Drug Plans Regulation, BC Reg. 73/2015;
	# a person who has at any time been determined to be eligible for payments from the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s At Home Program;		# a person who has at any time been determined to be eligible for payments from the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s At Home Program;
	# a person who has at any time been determined by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to be eligible to receive community living support under the Community Living Authority Act;		# a person who has at any time been determined by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to be eligible to receive community living support under the ''Community Living Authority Act'';
	# a person whose family has at any time been determined by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to be eligible to receive community living support under the Community Living Authority Act.		# a person whose family has at any time been determined by Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) to be eligible to receive community living support under the Community Living Authority Act.

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M. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Designation

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	== M. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Designation ==		== M. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Designation ==


	:'''''Note''': The Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently governs health professionals and regulatory colleges, will be replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026 (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0375_2025 OIC 375/2025]). The changes will streamline how health professions are regulated. As a result, some definitions, including who is a “prescribed professional” under the EAPDR and who is a “health professional” under the EAR, will be changed. Students should check the regulations for updates.''		:'''''Note''': The Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently governs health professionals and regulatory colleges, will be replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026 (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0375_2025 OIC 375/2025]). The changes will streamline how health professions are regulated. As a result, some definitions, including who is a “prescribed professional” under the EAPDR and who is a “health professional” under the EAR, will be changed. Students should check the regulations for updates.''


	To obtain disability assistance, a person must first show that they qualify under [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section2 s 2(2) of the EAPWDA] definition of “person with disabilities” (“PWD”). This section defines a “person with disabilities” as a person over 18 with a severe mental or physical impairment that:		To obtain disability assistance, a person must first show that they qualify under [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section2 s 2(2) of the EAPWDA] definition of “person with disabilities” (“PWD”). This section defines a “person with disabilities” as a person over 18 with a severe mental or physical impairment that:

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	== M. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Designation ==		== M. Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Designation ==

	'':'''Note''': The Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently governs health professionals and regulatory colleges, will be replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026 (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0375_2025 OIC 375/2025]). The changes will streamline how health professions are regulated. As a result, some definitions, including who is a “prescribed professional” under the EAPDR and who is a “health professional” under the EAR, will be changed. Students should check the regulations for updates.''		:'''''Note''': The Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently governs health professionals and regulatory colleges, will be replaced by the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) on April 1, 2026 (see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/oic_cur/0375_2025 OIC 375/2025]). The changes will streamline how health professions are regulated. As a result, some definitions, including who is a “prescribed professional” under the EAPDR and who is a “health professional” under the EAR, will be changed. Students should check the regulations for updates.''

	To obtain disability assistance, a person must first show that they qualify under [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section2 s 2(2) of the EAPWDA] definition of “person with disabilities” (“PWD”). This section defines a “person with disabilities” as a person over 18 with a severe mental or physical impairment that:		To obtain disability assistance, a person must first show that they qualify under [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act#section2 s 2(2) of the EAPWDA] definition of “person with disabilities” (“PWD”). This section defines a “person with disabilities” as a person over 18 with a severe mental or physical impairment that:

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	{{LSLAP Manual TOC\|expanded = welfare}}		{{LSLAP Manual TOC\|expanded = welfare}}
	This section deals with eligibility for income assistance, PPMB assistance, and disability assistance, but not for hardship. Please see [[Hardship_Assistance_and_Welfare_(21:VI) \| Section VI: Hardship]] for information on eligibility for hardship assistance.		This section deals with eligibility for income assistance, PPMB assistance, and disability assistance, but not for hardship. Please see [[Hardship_Assistance_and_Welfare_(21:VI) \| Section VI: Hardship]] for information on eligibility for hardship assistance.