Step 1 - Income Support Benefits

Have you completed the preliminary application?

Here is the information you will need to complete the preliminary application.

Starting Your Application by Phone

The quickest way to start the application process for Income Support benefits is to complete a telephone application. To complete a telephone application, you can call the toll free number at 1-877-729-7888.

A Client Services Officer will ask you questions to determine if you meet the preliminary eligibility criteria. This could include information such as:

Your date of birth
Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Your family composition
Your living arrangements
Your income
Your assets

Starting Your Application by Mail

You also have the option of applying by mail. To complete this option, fill out the Income Support Application and submit it by:

Email: incomesupport@gov.nl.ca
Fax: 709-729-2641
Mail to:
Document Processing Unit
Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development
P.O. Box 8790
St. John’s, NL A1B 5E4

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