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Introduction to Welfare (21:I) (view source)
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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: | ||
'''INCOME ASSISTANCE.''' This basic monthly support and shelter allowance is provided under the Employment and Assistance Act [EAA]. This is the benefit most people get when they receive welfare. | |||
On income assistance, a single person under age 65 currently can receive up to $935.00 per month, consisting of $560.00 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 for shelter costs. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | |||
The amounts available to one receiving income assistance will depend on one’s family size. Income assistance rates based on family size can be found here: | |||
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-employment-and-assistance-rate-tables/income-assistance-rate-table | |||
Recipients of income assistance also receive PharmaCare prescription coverage with no deductible through what is called Plan C. | |||
*'''DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.''' This is a slightly higher, but still modest, monthly support and shelter allowance provided under the ''Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act'' [[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]] to those who meet the definition of “person with disabilities” in [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] of that Act. | *'''DISABILITY ASSISTANCE.''' This is a slightly higher, but still modest, monthly support and shelter allowance provided under the ''Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act'' [[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]] to those who meet the definition of “person with disabilities” in [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] of that Act. | ||