Income Assistance is a program offered by the BC provincial government to financially support people who are not working.
Helpful Links
Apply for BC Income Assistance: Online application for Income Assistance and Disability support in BC.
Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction: Administers Income Assistance and PWD (Disability) programs in BC.
My Self Serve Login: Online portal for recipients of Income Assistance and PWD to access information and communicate with the ministry.
Rogers Connected for Success Program: Discounted internet, mobile, cable services for low-income BC residents.
Member of Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island: Hon. Sheila Malcolmson (Provincial): Contact for support navigating issues with provincial programs such as Income Assistance or Disability.
Member of Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo-Lantzville: Hon. George Anderson (Provincial): Contact for support navigating issues with provincial programs such as Income Assistance or Disability.
Member of Parliament, Nanaimo-Ladysmith: Tamara Kronis (Federal): Contact for support navigating issues with federal programs such as EI, CPP, GIS and more.
Ask an Advocate: Offers insight into the BC Income Assistance program with a detailed FAQ.
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS): Nanaimo Income Assistance Advocate provides information and legal help regarding the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR). Commonly provided services include help with file reviews, reconsiderations of Ministry decisions, and appeals to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal (EAAT).
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