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Introduction to Welfare (21:I) (view source)
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'''1. Income Asistance''' <br /> | '''1. Income Asistance''' <br /> | ||
This basic monthly support and shelter allowance is provided under the Employment and Assistance Act [ | This basic monthly support and shelter allowance is provided under the Employment and Assistance Act [[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002 EAR]]. 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. | 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. | ||
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'''2. Disability Assistance''' <br /> | '''2. Disability Assistance''' <br /> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 can receive up to $1358.50 per month, consisting of $983.50 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 shelter allowance. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | On disability assistance, a single person under age 65 can receive up to $1358.50 per month, consisting of $983.50 per month for support, plus a minimum of $75 and up to a maximum of $375 shelter allowance. This total amount is to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | ||