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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 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:00 PM | Social Assistance | Yukon Social Assistance provides financial help to people who do not have enough money to live on. It helps cover the costs of basic needs. This program is a last resort after you've explored all other possible sources of income. Please note, if you receive social assistance you cannot leave the territory. The only exception is for medical travel that's approved by the Medical Travel Program. | You may be eligible to apply if you do not have enough money to meet your basic needs, and:
- you're between the ages of 19 and 64; - your partner or spouse does not make enough money to meet your basic needs; - you're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 2 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:00 PM | Supplementary Allowance | If you are on Yukon Social Assistance, you may be eligible for an extra $250 a month. | You can get the Yukon Supplementary Allowance if:
- You are a Yukon resident. - You are 19 years of age or older. - You are considered unemployed because of severe or long-term disability, or are old enough to get Old Age Security. ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 3 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:01 PM | Seniors Income Supplement | Low-income senior's income that increases your monthly income by $10 to $253.25. | The Government of Canada calculates your monthly Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) based on your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) amount. Your GIS is calculated based on your income as declared in your tax return from the previous year. The federal government sends the names and addresses of Yukoners who should receive this supplement to the Government of Yukon. | Income Supports & Benefits |
| 4 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:01 PM | On-Reserve Income Assistance Program | The On-Reserve Income Assistance program can help you cover your daily living costs and access pre-employment supports if you live on reserve or are a Status Indian in Yukon. | To be eligible for On-Reserve income assistance, you must:
- Be a resident of an on-reserve community or be a Status Indian living in Yukon - Need basic or special financial assistance - Have no other source of funding to meet your basic needs |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 5 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:02 PM | Working Up Program | The Working UP program can help you:
- take the next steps toward your work or learning goals; - improve literacy and essential skills; - increase your workplace skills and experience, including apprenticeship; ... |
Benefits for:
- tuition and textbooks; - financial support for your personal needs such as childcare; - living supports while in training; ... |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 6 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:02 PM | Yukon Child Benefit | Add-on to the Canadian Child Benefit | The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will use the information from your Canada child benefits (CCB) application to determine your eligibility for these programs. If you are eligible, the amount of your payments will be calculated based on information from the tax returns that you and your spouse or common-law partner file. ... |
Children & Education |
| 7 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:02 PM | Children's Drug and Optical Program | Helps cover costs of prescription drugs and eye care for children aged 18 and under. This program is for low-income families. | Eligibility:
- you're a Yukon resident; - your child is under 19 years of age; - your child was diagnosed with a disability or identified as possibly having a disability by a qualified health care professional; and ... |
Healthcare |
| 9 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:03 PM | Respite Care | Respite care is temporary, short-term care of children with disabilities. Its purpose is to provide rest and relief to you, the parent. | Eligibility:
- you're a Yukon resident; - your child is under 19 years of age; - your child was diagnosed with a disability or identified as possibly having a disability by a qualified health care professional; and ... |
Healthcare |
| 10 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 07:03 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 10:04 PM | Chronic Disease or Disability | If you have a chronic disease or a disability, you may be able to get help with some of your costs. You may be able to get help with paying for: - prescription drugs; - medical surgical supplies; - medical equipment; ... |
Healthcare |