BC General & Health Supplements — Extra Help for People on Income or Disability Assistance: Free, walk in or by phone, at 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 (income assistance office). Who it's for: People receiving BC income assistance or disability assistance.
Categories: Financial Aid, Health
If you get income or disability assistance in BC, you may get extra money or health coverage on top of your monthly payment. Each supplement has its own rules. Ask the ministry which ones you qualify for. ▸ General supplements include • Crisis supplement for unexpected emergencies • Security deposit, pet damage deposit and utility security deposit (you pay these back) • Co-op housing share purchase (you pay this back) • School start-up money for children under 19 • Camp fees, ID fees, and some moving and travel costs • Pre-natal shelter money, Housing Stability Supplement, winter supplement • Family bonus top-up, guide dog and service dog costs, clothing for people in special care • Bus pass options for low-income seniors and people with the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation • Burial or cremation help: open to anyone with low income and no other funds, even if not on assistance ▸ Health supplements include • Medical supplies, equipment and devices • Medical transportation for essential treatment • Special diet, nutritional supplements (up to 3 months), infant formula, tube feeding • Natal supplement: an extra $80 a month if you are pregnant or have a baby under 13 months • Dental, optical, hearing instruments, orthotics and bracing • Therapies like acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, naturopathy, podiatry and physical therapy • Help with costs at an alcohol or drug residential treatment centre ▸ How to ask 1. Use My Self Serve online (open 24 hours a day). 2. Call 1-866-866-0800. 3. Visit the Kelowna office (405 Highway 33 West) or West Kelowna office (3685 Hoskins Rd). ▸ Office fax • Kelowna: Fax: 1-855-771-8792 • West Kelowna: Fax: 1-855-771-8764
Also known as: supplements extra money welfare income assistance disability assistance PWD health supplement natal school start-up winter supplement dental optical medical equipment burial cremation, Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (Government of BC)
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