Introduction
People with disabilities who live in Nunavut and who meet the necessary age, financial, and ability to work requirements may be eligible to receive Income Assistance.
Each step involved in the application process for Income Assistance will be described in detail in this guide. There is not a separate application for persons with disabilities, but if you qualify you may be able to receive an additional Disabled incidental Allowance. You can leave the site and come back later when you have more time, energy, and the documents you may need to complete a step.
Benefit information
This process may take you several months from start to finish
This website helps you go through the application process step-by-step. You can take your time on each step. You can leave the site and come back later when you have more time, energy, and the documents you may need in a step.
If you are approved for to receive the Income Assistance, you could receive
- Food allowance
- $50 in miscellaneous allowance if you or your dependent are staying in a medical or treatment facility
- Room and board allowance
- Accommodation allowance
- Fuel allowance
- Utilities allowance
To see a full list of allowances and amounts you could receive, you can see Schedule A on page 24 of the Income Assistance Act: Consolidation of Income Assistance Regulations.
I am Indigenous. Is the journey different for me?
If you are Indigenous, you can apply for Income Assistance. As with non-Indigenous persons, you are required to apply for any other benefits you may be eligible for, such as benefits from the federal government.
If you are First Nations or Inuit and you are considered a status Indian under the Indian Act or are recognized by the Inuit land claim organization, you may inquire about the Non-Insured Health Benefits program.
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