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Welfare is a basic form of income support provided by the state to those in need. In BC, the provincial government administers welfare via the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (the MSDSI). '''Welfare is a “payer of last resort”''', which means that in order to receive welfare, a person must demonstrate that he or she has exhausted all other forms of support. This chapter will use the term “welfare” to describe all forms of income support provided by the BC government under the province’s welfare legislation. | Welfare is a basic form of income support provided by the state to those in need. In BC, the provincial government administers welfare via the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation (the MSDSI). '''Welfare is a “payer of last resort”''', which means that in order to receive welfare, a person must demonstrate that he or she has exhausted all other forms of support. This chapter will use the term “welfare” to describe all forms of income support provided by the BC government under the province’s welfare legislation. | ||
== B. | == B. Welfare policy == | ||
While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. MSDSI policy sets out the practical details of how welfare is to be administered. MSDSI’s welfare policies are contained in an “'''BC Employment and Assistance Policy andd Procedure Manual'''”, which is available at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual. The Policy and Procedure Manual incorporates MSDSI policy with the rules set out in the welfare legislation. | |||
While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. MSDSI policy sets out the practical details of how welfare is to be administered. MSDSI’s welfare policies are contained in an | |||
It is an extremely useful tool for researching welfare law and policy. | It is an extremely useful tool for researching welfare law and policy. | ||
== | == C. Types of Welfare == | ||
Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | ||
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| On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$906.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | | On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$906.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. On September 1, 2016, this will increase to $931.42 per month (or $52 per month more if the person chooses not to have a bus pass) | ||
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| On PPMB hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$657.92 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | | On PPMB hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$657.92 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||
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| On disability hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$906.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | | On disability hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$906.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. On September 1, 2016, this will increase to $931.42 per month (or $52 per month more if the person chooses not to have a bus pass) | ||
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*'''HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS.''' Recipients of income assistance, PPMB, and disability assistance may qualify for various health supplements from the MSDSI. See Part 5, division 5 of the EAR, and the EAPWDR. The MSDSI has a useful table summarizing health supplements that may be available, at http:// | *'''HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS.''' Recipients of income assistance, PPMB, and disability assistance may qualify for various health supplements from the MSDSI. See Part 5, division 5 of the EAR, and the EAPWDR. The MSDSI has a useful table summarizing health supplements that may be available, at http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment | ||
*'''SUPPLEMENTS''' These are other forms of assistance that may be provided on a case-by-case basis for specific purposes set out under the EAA and EAPWDA and their associated regulations. See especially Part 5 of the EAR, Part 5 of the EAPWDR, and [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements MSDSI website]. | |||
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