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{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = welfare}} | {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = welfare}} | ||
This chapter gives a general overview of a very complex area of law governed by lengthy and detailed legislation. | This chapter gives a general overview of a very complex area of law governed by lengthy and detailed legislation. Users should not read it on its own. Users of this chapter should be sure in each case to refer to the applicable welfare legislation. | ||
== A. What is welfare? == | == A. What is welfare? == | ||
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== B. Welfare policy == | == B. Welfare policy == | ||
While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. Ministry policy sets out the practical details of how welfare | While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. Ministry policy sets out the practical details of how the ministry administers welfare. The Ministry’s welfare policies are contained in “BC Employment and Assistance Policy and 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 MSDPR policy with the rules set out in the welfare legislation. It is an extremely useful tool for researching welfare law and policy. | ||
== C. Types of Welfare == | == C. Types of Welfare == | ||
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| On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$1358.42''' per month to cover housing, utilities, food | | On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$1358.42''' per month to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities (plus a bus pass or $52 per month more if the person chooses not to have a bus pass - see Section VIII.B below). | ||
(https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/buses-taxis-limos/bus-pass/people-with-disabilities) | (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/passenger-travel/buses-taxis-limos/bus-pass/people-with-disabilities) | ||
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On PPMB hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$982.92 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 '''$982.92 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||
On disability hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$ 1,358.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food | On disability hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$ 1,358.42 per month''' to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities (plus a bus pass, or $52 per month more if the person chooses not to have a bus pass)- see Section VIII.B below | ||
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*'''HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS.''' Recipients of income assistance, PPMB, and disability assistance may qualify for various health supplements from the Ministry. [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#division_d2e10033 See Part 5, division 5 of the EAR], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#division_d2e8911 Part 5, division 4 of the EAPWDR]. | *'''HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS.''' Recipients of income assistance, PPMB, and disability assistance may qualify for various health supplements from the Ministry. [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#division_d2e10033 See Part 5, division 5 of the EAR], and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#division_d2e8911 Part 5, division 4 of the EAPWDR]. | ||
*'''SUPPLEMENTS.''' These are other forms of assistance | *'''SUPPLEMENTS.''' These are other forms of assistance the ministry may provide on a case-by-case basis for specific purposes set out under the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/bc-employment-and-assistance-act-263-2002 EAA] and [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 EAPWDA] and their associated regulations. See especially [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAR], [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part5 Part 5 of the EAPWDR], and Ministry website (http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/on-assistance/supplements). | ||
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