Your Welfare Rights: Welfare Benefits

This plain language booklet gives basic information about:

• the types of monthly welfare benefits;
• benefits called supplements, including housing-related supplements, a wide range of health supplements, subsidies for families with children, and employment-related supplements;
• how to apply for a supplement if you qualify; and
• how to appeal a ministry decision.

It also includes where to get help if you have a problem getting monthly welfare benefits or a supplement.
Welfare Benefits is the second publication in the series Your Welfare Rights. How to Apply for Welfare is the first booklet in this series.
The series replaces the booklet Your Welfare Rights: A Guide to BC Employment and Assistance.

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