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BC Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction focuses on providing British Columbians in need with a system of supports to help them achieve their social and economic potential.

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Apply for Income Assistance

An online application for income assistance from BC Employment and Assistance, which begins with an assessment tool to see if you are eligible.
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Persons With Disabilities Designation Application

Sample of an application form for the persons with disabilities (PWD) benefit. The sample form can be downloaded as a printable PDF.
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BC Employment and Assistance: Fraud and Consequences

Explains what fraud is, and what can happen if the Ministry determines that someone has committed fraud.
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BC Employment and Assistance Factsheets

BC Employment and Assistance factsheets on appeal process, supplements, employment plan, earnings exemptions, hardship assistance, sanctions for fraud, sponsorship default recovery, and information sharing with Canada ...
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BC Employment and Assistance: Ministry Assistance with Funeral Costs

Outlines what funeral costs can be covered by the Ministry if there are no other resources available. It describes who is eligible to apply and how to make the arrangements.
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Disability Assistance

Provides information about applying for disability assistance. Includes eligibility, income & asset criteria, Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Designation Application, simplified application process, and a link to ...
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My Self Serve

My Self Serve (MySS) provides online access to income and disability assistance for residents of British Columbia. If you are not currently in receipt of income or disability assistance, My Self Serve will guide you ...
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Disability Assistance and Trusts

Explains what a trust is; how having a trust affects your Disability Assistance; what the different kinds of trusts are; who can set up a trust for you; and how you can use the money in your trust without affecting your ...
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Single Parent Employment Initiative

The new Single Parent Employment Initiative will remove barriers to employment for single parents on income and disability assistance, providing them with the training and supports they need to secure long-term and ...
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Assignment of Benefits: For People Waiting to Collect Employment Insurance

Information for those who apply for hardship assistance until their Employment Insurance cheque arrives. It outlines how you must sign an Assignment of Benefit form, and describes how the Ministry then recovers any ...
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