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Introduction to Welfare (21:I) (view source)
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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. | 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. | ||
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: | 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: | ||
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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. | ||
The amounts available to one receiving disability assistance will depend on one’s family size. Disability assistance rates based on family size can be found here: | The amounts available to one receiving disability assistance will depend on one’s family size. Disability assistance rates based on family size can be found here: | ||
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This is a slightly higher income assistance rate for people with “persistent multiple barriers” to employment for those who meet the PPMB definition set out in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section2 s 2] of the ''Employment and Assistance Regulation'' [[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002 EAR]]. It is for people with a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible to look for work or to keep a job. Technically, it falls within the definition of “income assistance” but this chapter will refer to it as a distinct form of welfare benefits. | This is a slightly higher income assistance rate for people with “persistent multiple barriers” to employment for those who meet the PPMB definition set out in [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section2 s 2] of the ''Employment and Assistance Regulation'' [[https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002 EAR]]. It is for people with a medical condition that makes it difficult or impossible to look for work or to keep a job. Technically, it falls within the definition of “income assistance” but this chapter will refer to it as a distinct form of welfare benefits. | ||
On PPMB assistance, a single person under age 65 currently can receive up to $985.00 per month, consisting of $610.00 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 PPMB assistance, a single person under age 65 currently can receive up to '''$985.00 per month, consisting of $610.00 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 PPMB assistance will depend on one’s family size. PPMB assistance rates based on family size can be found at the link below, in column B of the table: | The amounts available to one receiving PPMB assistance will depend on one’s family size. PPMB assistance rates based on family size can be found at the link below, in column B of the table: | ||
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This is a support and shelter allowance provided under [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#section5 s 5 of the 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#section6 s 6 of the EAPWDA] to persons who are not otherwise eligible for income assistance, PPMB, or disability assistance (see also [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAPWDR]). Some (but not all) categories of hardship assistance are repayable, i.e. a person receiving hardship assistance may accrue a debt owing to the government. It is usually temporary assistance. People with the PPMB or PWD designation may also receive hardship assistance, if they are not otherwise eligible for PPMB or PWD benefits. Therefore, there are different rates of hardship assistance | This is a support and shelter allowance provided under [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#section5 s 5 of the 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#section6 s 6 of the EAPWDA] to persons who are not otherwise eligible for income assistance, PPMB, or disability assistance (see also [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#part4 part 4 of the EAPWDR]). Some (but not all) categories of hardship assistance are repayable, i.e. a person receiving hardship assistance may accrue a debt owing to the government. It is usually temporary assistance. People with the PPMB or PWD designation may also receive hardship assistance, if they are not otherwise eligible for PPMB or PWD benefits. Therefore, there are different rates of hardship assistance | ||
On regular (income assistance) hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives a maximum of $935.00 per month to cover housing, utilities, food, transportation, clothing, and all other basic necessities. | On regular (income assistance) hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives a maximum of '''$935.00 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 $985.00 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 '''$985.00 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 $ 1,358.50 per month to cover housing, utilities, food, clothing, and all other basic necessities (plus a bus pass, or $52 per month more if the person chooses not to have a bus pass – see Section VIII.B below), | On disability hardship assistance, a single person under age 65 currently receives '''$ 1,358.50 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), | ||