Income Assistance & Pensions

Income Assistance – Province of British Columbia​

• If you are a Person with one or more Disabilities, or are acting on behalf of a person with one or more disabilities, you may qualify for income assistance and other supports through British Columbia’s Ministry of Social Development & Social Innovation. The following links will provide useful information to help you learn more about the resources available, as well as how to access them, including

  1. Disability Assistance – Overview

  2. How to Apply for Disability Assistance

  3. Disability Assistance and Trusts

  4. Disability Assistance Rate Table

• Guide dog or assistance dog users may be eligible for an additional monthly supplement once eligibility has been established.

Disability Pensions – Fe​deral

This page on the Service Canada website provides information on the eligibility criteria and application process when applying for Canada Pension Plan benefits. Detailed information includes:

• 1. Canada Pension Plan – Summary

  2. I want to apply

  3. Guide to application kit forms

  4. I want my decision changed

  5. I am receiving a benefit

  6. I am helping someone apply for or appeal their benefit