Two adults living together will receive $561 per month each, rather than a reduced combined amount.
Government has announced improvements to the Income Support Program that will be in place by September. This will increase monthly support for those receiving the lowest benefits, and reduce barriers to financial assistance. Each eligible adult will receive the same monthly individual benefit amount, regardless of living arrangements. This means two adults living together will receive $561 per month each, rather than a reduced combined amount. There is also improved housing support with eligible one-adult households getting a maximum amount of $522 per month and two eligible adults living together will receive $299 each ($598 combined). Also, a new $100 payment per school-aged child will be issued each August to help with school-related expenses and enhanced benefits will cover the cost of a basic eye exam (up to $100) and eyeglasses ($290 for single vision and $350 for bifocals). Starting next month, persons with disabilities are eligible to receive up to $600 per month and keep the full Income Support benefits.
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