Income Assistance

The following links provide information for British Columbians experiencing difficulty meeting their basic needs.

Please note that the Province of British Columbia is not responsible for the material and/or content presented on any non-provincial government site listed below.

Financial Assistance Programs

BC Family Bonus, Ministry of Small Business and Revenue
Provides a tax-free payment to moderate-income families with dependent children.
http://www.www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#bcfb

BC Pass Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Is available to assist eligible individuals to participate more fully in their communities.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#bp

Child Care Subsidy, Ministry of Children and Family Development
Provides quality and accessible child care services and resources for families in British Columbia.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/ccs.htm

Community Assistance Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Helps community groups in urban centres provide services to people who experience multiple barriers to independence.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#cap

Electronic Services, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides instruction about the process for applying for income assistance.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/eservices/index.htm

Family Maintenance Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Ensures that parents meet their responsibilities and obligations for the support of their children.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PUBLICAT/bcea/fmp.htm

Health and Dental Services, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
These medical and health services include the following programs: Healthy Kids, Dental, Diet, Hepatitis-C Compensation Exemption, Medical Services Only, Medical Transportation Rate Increase, Monthly Natal Supplement, and Optical.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/health.htm

Healthy Kids Program, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Helps low income families with the costs associated with basic dental care and prescription eyewear for their children.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#hk

Ministry Assistance with Funeral Costs, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Assists with costs related to a person’s death when no resources for funeral expenses through either the individual’s estate or family unit exist.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/Funerals.htm

Other Assistance, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Provides money for food and shelter costs, plus a variety of other assistance through BC Employment and Assistance.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/OtherBen.htm

Senior's Supplement, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Ensures a conditionally guaranteed income level for B.C. residents receiving federal Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income supplement or federal Allowances.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#ss

Special Transportation Subsidy, Ministry of Housing and Social Development
Is provided to recipients of disability assistance who live in areas where the Bus Pass program is available, but are unable to use public transportation due to their disability or because it would make their disability worse.
http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/PROGRAMS/other.htm#sts