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Old Age Security (OAS)

This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to persons 65 years of age and over.

Employment and Income Assistance Program

This program provides financial assistance to help eligible persons in need meet basic living costs.

55 Plus Program

The 55 PLUS Program, a Manitoba Income Supplement, provides benefits to lower-income Manitobans who are 55 years of age and over, and whose incomes are within certain levels.

Additional Information

Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.

Employment Insurance Regular Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Regular Benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job.

War Veterans Allowance (WVA)

The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) provides monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans or their Survivors* meet their basic needs. The amount provided is based on income, marital status and if you have any dependants.

Rent Supplement Program

This program helps low- and moderate-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities obtain affordable, adequate, and suitable housing.

Allowance Program

Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

Additional Information

• Apply up to 12 months before your 60th birthday.
• If you have already reached the age of 60, send your application as soon as possible.
  

Children's Special Services

The Children's Special Services program provides services and support to families who may need assistance with some of the extraordinary demands of caring for a child with mental or physical disabilities.

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients.

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Old Age Security (OAS)

School Tax Assistance for Tenants 55 Plus

This program provides school tax assistance for low- and moderate- income tenants and homeowners (aged 55 and over).

Debt Reduction in Repayment

This program assists persons who are unable to make their student loan payments and who have exhausted interest relief.

Manitoba Child Benefit

The Manitoba Child Benefit provides financial assistance which will help ensure parents will not lose all support for their children when moving off welfare.

Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities

This program provides additional financial assistance for adults with a disability who are enrolled in the Employment and Income Assistance program to cover the additional costs associated with living in the community.

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Employment and Income Assistance Program

Healthy Baby - Manitoba Prenatal Benefit & Community Support Programs

Healthy Baby is a two-part program of financial assistance for nutrition during pregnancy and community programs that offer nutritional and health information to expectant and new families.

Income Assistance Program

This program provides funding to First Nation communities to help their eligible members meet basic needs, such as food, clothing and shelter.