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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 | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:10 PM | Income Assistance | If you are an adult resident of Nunavut and in financial need, you may be eligible for Income Assistance. | - 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. ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 2 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:10 PM | Incidental Allowances | If you are an Income Assistance recipient age 60 years or above or disabled, you may be eligible for the Incidental Allowance of $175 to help maintain the quality of your life. | To be eligible for the Aged Incidental Allowance: - You must be a recipient of Income Assistance. - You must have reached your 60th birthday. |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 3 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:10 PM | Senior Supplemental Benefit | If you are a low-income senior living in Nunavut, you may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB), a monthly payment of $300. | To receive the Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB): - You must be 60 years of age or older and resident in Nunavut. - You must be receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or GIS Allowance from the federal government. |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 4 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:11 PM | Nunavut Child Benefit | The Nunavut Child Benefit is a non-taxable cash benefit paid to families with a net income of $22,065 or less. Families receive $348 per year for each eligible child under the age of 18 living at home. | To determine whether you qualify for these benefits administered under the Canada Child Tax Benefit program, you must file your yearly tax returns. | Income Supports & Benefits |
| 6 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:12 PM | Nunavut Household Allowance | If you are an eligible employee of the Government of Nunavut who owns or rents a home, you may qualify to receive $400 per month Nunavut Household Allowance to offset some of the costs of owning or renting a home in the territory. | To be considered eligible for the Nunavut Household Allowance (NHA): - You must be an indeterminate or term employee of the Government of Nunavut or the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. - You must not be receiving any form of housing subsidy, including subsidized Government of Nunavut or federal staff ... |
Housing |
| 7 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:12 PM | Senior Fuel Subsidy | If you are a senior, a homeowner resident in Nunavut, and have an income of up to $100,000 per year, the Senior Fuel Subsidy (SFS) program can help offset the cost of heating your home. | To be eligible for the Senior Fuel Subsidy (SFS): - You must permanently reside in Nunavut. - You must be 60 years of age or older. - You must own and live in the home for which the subsidy is being requested.* ... |
Housing |
| 8 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:13 PM | Extended Health Benefits Seniors' Coverage | If you are non-indigenous Nunavut resident, enrolled in the Nunavut Health Care Plan, and 65 years of age or older, you may be eligible for Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Seniors Coverage. | You may be eligible for Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Seniors' Coverage if: - You are a non-indigenous Nunavut resident. - You are enrolled in the Nunavut Health Care Plan. - You are 65 years of age or older. |
Healthcare |
| 9 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 04/12/2025 05:57 PM | Extended Health Benefits full coverage Plan for Chronic Health Conditions | The Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Full Coverage Plan for Chronic Health Conditions offers insurance coverage in the following areas:
- Medical Travel - Prescription Drugs - Medical Supplies and Equipment ... |
To be considered eligible for the Extended Health Benefits Full Coverage Plan for Chronic Health Conditions:
- You must be a Nunavut resident. - You must be enrolled in the Nunavut Health Care Plan. - You are not eligible for Extended Health Benefits (EHB) coverage when any of the following conditions apply: ... |
Healthcare |
| 10 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:15 PM | Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students | The Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) program can help offset some of the costs of a post-secondary education. | To receive Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS): - You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. - You must be a resident of Nunavut (live in Nunavut) for at least 12 months before applying for FANS. - You must enroll in a program that is at least twelve weeks in ... |
Children & Education |
| 11 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:20 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:15 PM | Daycare Subsidy | The Daycare Subsidy program provides financial support to low-income families to make childcare more affordable for parents pursuing education or training opportunities outside the home. | To receive the Daycare Subsidy: - You must reside in Nunavut and - You must be 18 years of age or older with a child(ren) under the age of 12. - You must be employed or enrolled in a training and/or education program. |
Children & Education |