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Ministry of Social Development

Ministry of Social Development

September 22, 2008

Community Living BC - Payment for Clients

  • Effective June 1, 2007, the Ministry of Social Development 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 now receive the maximum monthly Persons with Disabilities rate of $906 per month.
  • From the $906 monthly Persons with Disabilities rate, Community Living BC facilities now receive $716 towards the client's shelter and support costs, leaving the client with $190 for personal expenses.
  • No income assistance clients had 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 Social Development.

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