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Hardship
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- Awaiting EI Benefits - Code C
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- Sponsorship Undertaking Default - Code L
- Identity Not Established - Code J
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General Supplements
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- Christmas Supplement
- Clothing Supplement for People in Special Care Facilities
- Community Volunteer Supplement
- Confirmed Job Supplement
- Co-op Share Purchase Supplement
- CPP Adjustment Supplement
- Crisis Supplement
- Family Bonus Supplement
- Funeral Costs
- Guide Animal Supplement
- Identification Supplement
- Moving, Transportation, and Living Costs
- Pre-natal Shelter Supplement
- Replacement of Lost or Stolen Cheques
- School Start-up Supplement
- Security Deposits
- Senior's Supplement
- Special Transportation Subsidy
- Training Initiative Supplement
- Transportation to Alcohol and Drug Facilities
- Travel Supplement
- Utility Security Deposit
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Health Supplements and Programs
- Health Supplement Summary
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- Dental and Orthodontic Services
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- Extended Medical Therapies
- Health Supplements for Persons With a Life-Threatening Health Need
- Healthy Kids
- Medical Equipment - Basic Mobility, Positioning and Breathing Devices
- Medical Equipment - Hearing Aids
- Medical Services Only (MSO)
- Medical Equipment - Orthotics and Bracing
- Medical Services Plan and Medical Coverage
- Medical Supplies
- Medical Transportation
- Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS)
- Natal Supplement
- Nutritional Supplements
- Optical Services
- PharmaCare
- Supplement for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Reconsideration and Appeal
- Other Programs
Bus Passes
Overview: June 26, 2007
Effective: June 26, 2007
An annual bus pass for provincial transit systems is available to assist eligible individuals to participate more fully in their communities. The bus pass is subsidized by Ministry of Housing and Social Development (MHSD) and is available to eligible British Columbians at a reduced cost.
The annual bus pass is provided through the Bus Pass Program under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.
