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Eligibility

People who are instantly eligible

You will be welcomed into the program right away if you receive EIA Disability plus one or more of the qualifying disability supports:

  • Receiving  Community Living DisABILITY Services
  • Living in a personal care home
  • Receiving Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits

Other Manitobans

Age requirement

All Manitobans, 18 years old or over and living with severe and prolonged disabilities and whose disability assessment shows that their disability causes significant barriers to the activities of daily living or their full participation in society, may apply for the program.

Financial requirements

When you apply, your financial situation and the unique impact of your disability will be looked at to decide if you are eligible for the program. You will be eligible to get benefits if your household’s monthly financial resources are less than what you would get from this program. You can apply even if you currently receive Employment and Income Assistance or not.

Q & A

Who is not eligible to receive benefits from the program?

You will not be eligible for the program if:

  • You are incarcerated (in jail)
  • You are receiving EIA under the Manitoba Assistance Act. This means that you cannot receive benefits under the disability income support program and EIA at the same time, but you can receive program benefits once their EIA file closes.

Can someone become eligible in the future for automatic eligibility?

If you do not meet the requirements for automatic eligibility until after the program begins, you will be automatically eligible as soon as you meet the requirements.

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What province are you from?

Knowing your province helps us make this tool the best experience for you.

Important information about benefits for Indigenous Peoples

If you are Indigenous there are many things that affect the benefits you can get and the dollar amounts you can get from them. These include the agreements your band or governing body has with provincial, territorial, and federal governments. Before applying to any benefits, you should speak with your governing body, if applicable.

AFOA Canada and Prosper Canada are currently seeking funding to develop an online tool that serves the needs of Indigenous people living in Canada.