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Introduction

People with disabilities who live in Yukon and who meet the necessary age and financial requirements may be eligible to receive Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance.

Each step involved in the application process for Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance will be described in detail in this guide. 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 Social Assistance and the Supplementary Allowance you could receive

  • Social Assistance (the amount depends on the cost of your basic needs)
  • A $250 Supplementary Allowance

I am Indigenous. Is the journey different for me?

If you or the last working person in your relationship has a First Nation’s Status Number, you should request help from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) or your First Nation’s office.

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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.