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| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Benefit | Summary | Eligibility Criteria | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 17/11/2025 05:58 PM | Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) | EIA Provides benefits to help with the cost of living: food, clothing, personal and household needs, basic dental, optical and prescription drugs. For people able to work, EI Provides Employment Supports and Services. | You may be eligible for assistance if the total cost of your or your family's monthly basic needs and housing costs are more than your total financial resources. ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 4 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:03 PM | Early Learning and Child Care Program | The Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Program provides financial support to eligible families to help with the cost of child care for children from 12 weeks to 12 years attending licensed early learning and child care centres or homes. | Eligibility Criteria: - depends on various factors including income; - the number and age of your children; - the number of days required for childcare; ... |
Children & Education |
| 5 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:19 PM | Manitoba Child Benefit | The Manitoba Child Benefit provides monthly benefits to lower income Manitobans with dependent children in their care. | Eligibility Criteria: - Resident of Manitoba - Have dependent children under the age of 18 who are in your care - In receipt of Canada Child Benefits for dependent children ... |
Children & Education |
| 6 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 16/12/2025 06:01 PM | Children's Opti-Care Program | The Children’s Opti-Care Program helps families, who receive the Manitoba Child Benefit (MCB), pay some of the cost of their children’s glasses. | To get benefits through this program, you must: - be a resident of Manitoba - have children under the age of 18 ... |
Healthcare |
| 7 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:32 PM | Healthy Baby Program | A financial assistance program that provides monthly cheques during pregnancy to help low-income families buy healthy foods and access prenatal services. | Prenatal Benefit: - Must be pregnant, resident of Manitoba, and have a net family income under $32,000/year - Need a medical note confirming pregnancy and expected due date ... |
Children & Education |
| 8 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:31 PM | Social Housing Rental Program | Provides subsidized, quality housing (apartments, townhouses, etc.) for low-income Manitobans in greatest housing need. It's managed by Manitoba Housing. | You may be eligible if: - Core housing need (inadequate, unaffordable, or unsuitable housing). - Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee claimant, or legal resident. ... |
Housing |
| 9 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:37 PM | Rent Assist | Rent Assist provides EIA recipients with benefits to help with shelter and utility costs. | Eligibility Criteria: - Citizen or Permanent Resident, ≥18 years old - Renting unsubsidized private housing - Net annual income below thresholds: ... |
Housing |
| 10 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:05 PM | Emergency Housing Assistance | Temporary financial support for individuals in critical housing crisis (e.g., eviction, homelessness, unsafe living) provided through Manitoba's Emergency and Transition Housing programs. | Eligibility Criteria: - Contact Manitoba Housing or the Department for immediate response. - Available at regional offices or via housing intake services (phone or in-person assessment). |
Housing |
| 11 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:44 PM | Pharmacare Program | An income-based prescription drug coverage program offered by Manitoba Health. You pay a deductible, after which eligible medicines are fully covered until the year-end. | Eligibility Criteria: - Manitoba resident aged 18+ with tax filing history. - Deductible is income-based (from CRA). ... |
Healthcare |
| 12 | MichaelT | 08/07/2025 06:46 PM | KristinaH | 18/12/2025 04:10 PM | Home Care Program | Provides in-home health and personal support services (e.g. nursing, personal care, therapy) to eligible adults, seniors, or those with disabilities to help live comfortably at home. | You may be eligible if: - Assessed based on care needs, health status, and ability to remain at home. - No strict income requirements but may involve cost-sharing for some services. |
Housing |