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Verification and Eligibility
- Two-Year Financial Independence
- Time Limits
- Identification Requirements
- Citizenship Requirements
- Residency in British Columbia
- Living Arrangements
- Students
- Pursuing Income
- Verification
- Eligibility Review
- Compliance Review
- Monthly Reporting Requirement
- Income and Exemptions
- Assets and Exemptions
- Child in Home of a Relative (CIHR)
- Underage Applicants
- Payment of Assistance
- Loss Management - Referral for PLMS Review or Investigation
- Recoveries
- Sanctions
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Hardship
- Eligibility for Hardship Assistance
- Awaiting EI Benefits - Code C
- Awaiting Other Income - Code P
- Assets in Excess - Code N
- Strike or Lockout - Code E
- Disqualification for Fraud and Related Offences - Code F
- Income in Excess - Code G
- Citizenship Requirements Not Met - Code A
- Sponsorship Undertaking Default - Code L
- Identity Not Established - Code J
- SIN Required - Code K
- Employment Planning and Exemptions
- Employment Programs and Community Services
- Employment Strategy for Persons with Disabilities
- Persons with Disabilities Designation
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General Supplements
- Bus Passes
- Camp Fees
- 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
- Eligible and Non-Eligible Health Supplements
- Alcohol and Drug Residential Treatment
- Dental and Orthodontic Services
- Diet Supplements
- 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
Time Limits
Overview
Effective: April 19, 2004
The BC Employment and Assistance Program generally provides income assistance, as a temporary measure, to people in need who are able to work. Through temporary assistance the ministry provides opportunities and supports for recipients while they are seeking employment or pursuing employment-related activities.
Under the Employment and Assistance Act and Regulation, income assistance is limited to two out of five years (24 out of 60 months). After the time limit is reached, the recipient may become ineligible or reductions may be applied. The Employment and Assistance Regulation exempts some recipients from time limits.
Time limits do not apply to persons receiving assistance under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act.
