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Income Support Benefits include basic and non-basic financial supports such as:
Basic Benefits:
- Family and Individual Benefit (to assist with expenses such as food, clothing, personal care, household maintenance and utilities)
- Shelter (Including rent and mortgage)
Non-Basic Benefits (eligibility may vary according to your personal circumstances):
- Municipal Tax Payments
- Eye Exams and Prescription Glasses
- Medical Transportation
- Private Childcare (related to employment or training)
- Expenses for Burials
Eligibility
To qualify for income support a person must:
- Be 18 years of age;
- Be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador;
- Submit an application for benefits;
- Be determined eligible according to a financial assessment.
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