Financial Benefits Summary

1 EMP0433 Rev. 2020-11 Financial Benefits Summary This fact sheet summarizes Financial Benefits that may be provided to eligible clients through the Income Support Program. Eligibility and amounts paid are governed by the Income and Employment Supports Act and regulations and are subject to change. See the Income Support online policy manual for further clarification and updates. Effective October 1, 2020 Four-digit computer codes are listed for the administration of Benefits for clients assessed as Expected to Work (ETW) and Barriers to Full Employment (BFE). Core Benefits Core Benefits consist of the following: Core Essential (Code 1430): For food, clothing (including diapers), household needs (including furniture, appliances and household supplies), personal needs, installation and use of a telephone, laundry, transportation (including school transportation, or costs associated with owning a vehicle), and moves within Alberta.

2 Core Shelter (Code varies with type of shelter): For rent, mortgage, utilities (except for electricity in social housing), heating fuel, municipal taxes, insurance, condominium fees, lot rental, homeowner s maintenance and damage deposit. Actual electricity costs (Code 1201): Clients residing in social housing. Not to exceed Private Housing rates. Monthly Core Benefits for Expected to Work (ETW) Household Composition Core Essential (1430) Core Shelter Total Care Benefits Living w. Relatives* (1134) Social Housing (1115) Private Housing (1130) Living w. Relatives*Social Housing Private Housing Single Adult $415 $103 $120 $330 $518 $535 $745 Single adult, 1 child $615 $103 $212 $558 $718 $827 $1,173 2 children $715 $103 $260 $578 $818 $975 $1,293 3 children $815 $103 $317 $599 $918 $1,132 $1,414 4 children $915 $103 $377 $619 $1,018 $1,292 $1,534 5 children $1,015 $103 $437 $640 $1,118 $1,452 $1,655 6 children $1,115 $103 $496 $660 $1,218 $1,611 $1,775 Couple, no children $670 $103 $193 $446 $773 $863 $1,116 Couple, 1 child $870 $103 $262 $588 $973 $1,132 $1,458 2 children $970 $103 $317 $608 $1,073 $1,287 $1,578 3 children $1,070 $103 $377 $618 $1,173 $1,447 $1,688 4 children $1,170 $103 $437 $639 $1,273 $1,607 $1,809 5 children $1,270 $103 $496 $659 $1,373 $1,766 $1.

3 929 6 children $1,370 $103 $555 $679 $1,473 $1,925 $2,049 Each add'l child add $100 $0 $0 $21 $100 $100 $100 **Each child 18-19 add $205 $0 $0 $0 $205 $205 $205 Monthly Core Benefits for Barriers to Full Employment (BFE) Household Composition Core Essential (1430) Core Shelter Total Care Benefits Living w. Relatives* (1134) Social Housing (1115) Private Housing (1130) Living w. Relatives* Social Housing Private Housing Single Adult $536 $103 $120 $330 $639 $656 $866 Single adult, 1 child $736 $103 $212 $558 $839 $948 $1,294 2 children $836 $103 $260 $578 $939 $1,096 $1,414 3 children $936 $103 $317 $599 $1,039 $1,253 $1,535 4 children $1,036 $103 $377 $619 $1,139 $1,413 $1,655 5 children $1,136 $103 $437 $640 $1,239 $1,573 $1,776 6 children $1,236 $103 $496 $660 $1,339 $1,732 $1,896 Couple, no children $851 $103 $193 $446 $954 $1,044 $1,297 Couple, 1 child $1,051 $103 $262 $588 $1,154 $1,313 $1,639 2 children $1,151 $103 $317 $608 $1,254 $1,468 $1,759 3 children $1,251 $103 $377 $618 $1,354 $1,628 $1,869 4 children $1,351 $103 $437 $639 $1,454 $1,788 $1,990 5 children $1,451 $103 $496 $659 $1.

4 554 $1,947 $2,110 6 children $1,551 $103 $555 $679 $1,654 $2,106 $2,230 Each add'l child add $100 $0 $0 $21 $100 $100 $100 ** Each child 18-19 add $205 $0 $0 $0 $205 $205 $205 Note: * Relative is an adult who is the parent, step-parent, adoptive grandparent, child or grandchild of one of the adults in the household. ** 18 and 19 year old dependents must be attending high school . Supplement to Core Benefits Earnings Replacement Benefit (Code 1731): ETW households where all adults are temporarily not able to work/train Rate: $88 per household unit Handicap Benefit (Code 1501): Adults assessed as severely handicapped, as defined by the AISH Act. Rate: $179 Personal Needs Supplement (Code 1422): BFE Adults residing in ETW Households.

5 Rate: $80 High school Incentive (Code 1420): For 16-19 year old parents attending school , where they and their child(ren) are dependants on an Income Support file and the high school student is the legal guardian. Rate: See 04 Special Groups Other Rates Core Essential Food Only (Code 1430): These rates apply for individuals requiring food only: Household unit with one adult: $147 Household unit with two adults: $140 per adult Children: $85 per child Comforts Allowance (Code 1405): For individuals who live in McCullough Centre, Nursing Homes, Auxiliary Hospitals and Active Treatment Hospitals. Rate: $322 Special Shelter Rates: For people in nursing homes, hospitals, group homes, and homes approved by Alberta Health and Wellness Mental Health Branch.

6 Health Benefits (Code 1900s) People eligible for Income Support also receive health Benefits for themselves and their dependents, unless they receive coverage through the federal government or full coverage from their employer. Income Support health Benefits cover basic dental care, eye exams and glasses, prescriptions, essential diabetic supplies and emergency ambulance services. People leaving Income Support (ETW and BFE, with employment income) may receive Benefits through the Alberta Adult Health Benefit (AAHB) for themselves and their dependents. The AAHB is also available to women during pregnancy if they have limited household income, and households with high ongoing prescription drug costs in relation to their income.

7 Other families with limited income may apply for health benefit coverage for their children through the Alberta Child Health Benefit program. If a person has sufficient ongoing income to meet their needs but is unable to meet an emergency health need, then a Voucher or Emergency Drug Authorization may be issued. Other Resources Available to Income Support Clients Include: Canada Child Benefit (CCB) The CCB is paid monthly from July to June and is based on previous year's income. See: Alberta Child Benefit (ACB) The ACB is paid quarterly. Eligibility is based on annual income and the number of dependents living in the household. See: Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit (AFETC) AFETC is paid January and July based on the previous year s income.

8 Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) CWB is paid quarterly beginning in April and based on the previous year s income. Alberta Works helps unemployed people find and keep jobs, helps people cover their basic costs of living and helps employers meet their need for skilled workers. For more information about Alberta Works Employment and Training Services, Income Support, Health Benefits and Child Support Services click: To access the Alberta Works on-line policy manual click: Call: Income Support Contact Centre: Toll free: 1-866-644-5135 Edmonton area: 780-644-5135 Come in: Visit your local Alberta Supports or Alberta Works Centre. EMP0433 Rev. 2020-11 Supplementary Benefits (partial list) Supplementary Benefits provide additional money for particular needs.

9 Eligibility criteria must be met to receive these ) Continuous Additional Shelter (Code 1109) Actual cost in excess of core shelter for: Household units of six or more Accommodation adapted for a disability Health would be endangered by a move Rate: Up to $307/month childcare Private (Code 1703) Rate: $5/hour for the first child, plus $2/hour for each additional child, up to a maximum of $11/hour. By Grandparent (Code 1702) Grandparent not residing in same house. Rate: $154 per child/month Day Care (Code 1708) The parent portion after subsidy. Child Supplement Allowance (Code 1738) Rate: Depending on each client circumstance, up to $205 per child. Medical Extraordinary Transportation (Code 1705) Access to medical services covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan for severe health problems.

10 Rate: Actual cost for bus pass, taxi, or $ per km Special Diet (Code 1701) Monthly Rate Per Adult or Child Low Sodium .. Rate: $21 Low Cholesterol or Low Fat (do not issue for both) .. Rate: $21 Low or High Potassium (do not issue for both) .. Rate: $21 High Calcium .. Rate: $21 High Fibre .. Rate: $21 High Protein .. Rate: $21 Pregnancy .. Rate: $26 Infant Formula: Difference between food rate and actual cost of formula, up to $205. Breast Feeding up to 12 months .. Rate: $31 High Calorie (over 2,500 calories) .. Rate: $37 AIDS / HIV or Hepatitis C (do not issue for both): .. Rate: $37 Diabetic or Heart Healthy (do not issue for both): .. Rate: $41 Milk Free: $52, Lactose-Free: $21 (do not issue for both) Celiac or Gluten Free (do not issue for both).