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Income in Excess - Code G


Overview

Effective: April 19, 2004

Hardship assistance is provided to meet the essential needs of families with dependent children who meet all eligibility criteria except they have received income in excess of the maximum rate for their family unit, where the excess income could not have been reasonably expected to meet basic needs. This category of hardship assistance is called Income in Excess (Code G).

Hardship assistance is provided on a temporary basis, for only one month. If further hardship assistance is required, eligibility must be re-established each month.

Hardship assistance in this category is limited to three consecutive months during which recipients are expected to resolve their situation.  Once a family unit has received hardship assistance for three consecutive months without having resolved their situation, they are not eligible for any additional hardship assistance in any of the duration limited categories for a period of three consecutive months.

Income in Excess (Code G) is available to applicants and recipients under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.