Provincial Government announces enhancements to Income Support

The provincial government has announced changes to the Income Support Program.

Beginning in September, each eligible adult will receive the same monthly individual benefit amount, regardless of living arrangements. This means two adults living together will receive $561 per month each, rather than a reduced combined amount.

All eligible one-adult households will receive a maximum amount of $522 per month and two eligible adults living together will receive $299 each ($598 combined), regardless of their relationship to one another.

There will be a new $100 payment per school-aged child will be issued each August to help with school-related expenses.

Enhancements were also announced to cover the cost of a basic eye exam (up to $100) and eyeglasses ($290 for single vision and $350 for bifocals).