Description
If you are an adult resident of Nunavut and in financial need, you may be eligible for Income Assistance.
Benefit Amount
- Flexible respite options: in-home, out-of-home, or community-based
- Amount and type of support are individualized based on family needs and availability of services
Eligibility Criteria
- Any person 18 years of age and older in financial need living in Nunavut may apply for Income Assistance.
- You will be required to have a monthly financial assessment completed with an Income Assistance Worker.
- You will be required to develop a Productive Choice with your Income Assistance Worker to become more self-sufficient.
- Productive Choices may include upgrading of your schooling, training, parenting under certain circumstances, employment, community work, harvesting and/or individual mental health or alcohol and drug counseling.
- Individuals who have a disability or are over the age of 60 are exempt from engaging in a productive choice.
Application Process
To apply:
- You must meet with an Income Assistance Worker.
- You must bring the following to your first appointment: Copy of all family members: birth certificate, social insurance number and health care plan number. Other documents.
- During your appointment, the Income Assistance Worker will discuss and investigate all available resources you may have access to before determining eligibility.
- Benefits may be provided on a case-by-case basis to those who meet various program eligibility requirements.
For assistance and information, contact your Income Assistance Worker or your Family Services Regional Office:
- Qikiqtani: 867-473-2615 | 1-800-567-1514
- Kivalliq: 867-645-5040 | 1-800-953-8516
- Kitikmeot: 867-983-4032 | 1-800-661-0845