Description

Benefits under the Transitional Assistance Program are designed for people who are considered to have some training and employment potential, but also people with long-term health needs who are not eligible for the Extended Benefits Program.

Benefit Amount

Amount may vary.

In addition to Income Assistance, the Department of Social Development offers a number of benefits, including:

• Health Cards
• Emergency Fuel Benefit
• Emergency Special Benefits
• Medical Transportation

Eligibility Criteria

To see if you are eligible, all of the income is added up from all sources of all people who live in your household. If the total household income is less than the rate for your family type, the household is likely eligible to receive financial help. The amount received depends on the total household income.

Application Process

• Step 1: Gather the following information before you contact the Department of Social Development:
  • You will be asked to provide:
    • Your mailing address
    • Your residence address (if it is different from your mailing address)
    • Your rental or mortgage costs
  • For every member in the household, you will be asked to provide:
    • First and last name
    • Birthdate
    • Medicare number
    • Social Insurance Number (SIN)
    • Income (like employment, child support, Employment Insurance, etc.)
    • Assets (what every family member owns – like a car or a house)
• Step 2: Call the provincial number for screening and intakes at 1-833-SDDSTel (1-833-733-7835).
  • You will be asked questions to determine if you may be eligible to receive Income Assistance.
• Step 3: If you are eligible for Income Assistance, an appointment will be scheduled for you to complete the application package and provide required documentation to the department.