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Income Assistance & Pensions

Income Assistance - Province of British Columbia

• If you are a Person with one or more Disabilities, or are acting on behalf of a person with one or more disabilities, you may qualify for income assistance and other supports through British Columbia's Ministry of Housing & Social Development. The following links will provide useful information to help you learn more about the resources available, as well as how to access them, including

   

  1. Disability Assistance - Overview

   

  2. How to Apply for Disability Assistance

   

  3. Disability Assistance and Trusts

   

  4. Disability Assistance Rate Table

   

• Guide dog or assistance dog users may be eligible for an additional monthly supplement once eligibility has been established.

Disability Pensions - Federal

• This page on the Service Canada website provides information on the eligibility criteria and application process when applying for Canada Pension Plan benefits. Detailed information includes:

 

1. Canada Pension Plan - Summary

 

2. I want to apply

 

3. Guide to application kit forms

 

4. I want my decision changed

 

5. I am receiving a benefit

 

6. I am helping someone apply for or appeal their benefit

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