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May 23, 2007 Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance

COMMUNITY LIVING BC - PAYMENTS FOR CLIENTS

  • Effective June 1, 2007, the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance will standardize payments it makes for all income assistance clients residing in Community Living BC facilities.
  • All income assistance clients residing in Community Living BC facilities will receive the maximum monthly Persons with Disabilities rate of $906 per month.
  • From the $906 monthly Persons with Disabilities rate, Community Living BC facilities will receive $716 towards the client's shelter and support costs, leaving the client with $190 for personal expenses.
  • No income assistance clients will have their personal expense allowance reduced as a result of the standardized payments.
  • There are approximately 5,000 adults residing in Community Living BC residential care facilities who receive Persons with Disabilities assistance from the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance.

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Contact: The Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance Info Line
1-866-866-0800