Difference between revisions of "Welfare Eligibility (21:III)"
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If a child is under 19 and in school full-time, a family unit can keep the entirety of that child’s income without it affecting their benefits (although the child’s income must still be reported to the Ministry). If a child is under 19 and not in school full time, then any income the child earns counts toward the family unit’s earnings exemption. For more information on earnings exemptions, see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb EAPWDR schedule B], s 3, and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb EAR, schedule B], s 3. | If a child is under 19 and in school full-time, a family unit can keep the entirety of that child’s income without it affecting their benefits (although the child’s income must still be reported to the Ministry). If a child is under 19 and not in school full time, then any income the child earns counts toward the family unit’s earnings exemption. For more information on earnings exemptions, see [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#scheduleb EAPWDR schedule B], s 3, and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#scheduleb EAR, schedule B], s 3. | ||
'''NOTE:'''Applicants must report all earned income to the Ministry, even if it is below a person’s earnings exemption. | '''NOTE:''' Applicants must report all earned income to the Ministry, even if it is below a person’s earnings exemption. | ||
== E. Immigration Status Requirements == | == E. Immigration Status Requirements == |