Additional Resources
Last updated on April 26, 2024
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Acknowledgement of Claim and Notice to Return for Interview Form
AEE Income Tracking Sheet
Document to assist PWD clients with keeping track of their qualifying income and annual earnings exemption balance during the year.
Affordable Child Care Benefit Rates
After a Death
In British Columbia, when someone dies and you need to look after their affairs, you will make decisions about what to do next. Find out the first steps, discover support options and learn about funerals and wills. While each situation is different, this page will guide you in the right direction.
Annual Earnings Exemption
This page provides an overview about the earnings exemption.
Application for a Verification of Status (VOS) or Replacement of an Immigration Document
Application for Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit, ISP1200
Form to use if deceased client may be eligible for funeral funding through the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit.
Application for Death Certificate
Form to be used by clients applying for a death certificate.
Applications for Persons with Disabilities Designation by Youth with a Developmental Disability Brochure
Applying for Disability Assistance for Youth with Developmental Disabilities Video
Table outlining basic asset limits that apply to recipients of income assistance or disability assistance.
At Home Program Transition to Disability Assistance
Information Sheet including Questions and Answers regarding PWD transition.
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B.C. Handbook for Action on Child Abuse and Neglect
Handbook for service providers who work regularly with children or families that summarizes the key principles, laws, and policies dealing with the abuse and neglect of children in BC.
BC Bus Pass Program Consent to Disclosure of Information, HR3500 – Example
Instructions for filling out this form.
BC Dental Association’s Find-a-Dentist Search Engine
BC Family Maintenance Agency
Internet site of the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program.
BladeRunners
Internet site providing program and contact information for the BladeRunners program.
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Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA)
Canada - British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement
Canadian Citizenship Certificate
Checklist for Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits Application
Cheque Issue Schedule and Cut–off Dates
A schedule for staff which includes the monthly Cheque Issue, Cut–off, and other relevant dates.
Child Support
Internet site with information about child support and obtaining or changing a child support order or agreement.
Child Support Guidelines
Federal government Internet site with information on federal laws introduced in 1993 that set the amount of child support to be paid, based on the paying parent's income.
CIHR Questions and Answers
(Re: Program Transfer to MCFD)
CIHR Questions and Answers
(Re: Screening Process)
CIHR Screening Update
UPDATE: August 2, 2011
Beginning September 1, 2011, the Province will expand the screening of families participating in the CIHR program to include those families accepted prior to December, 2007, who were not previously screened. All families accepted between December, 2007, and March, 2010, have already undergone screening. The screening will include all adults age 18 and older living in the home.
Families affected by this change are receiving letters notifying them of the new policy and requesting that they fill-out consent forms agreeing to a criminal record check and a check for previous contacts with B.C.’s child welfare system.
If you have questions or need assistance with the screening process, you can contact the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) toll-free at 1-800-663-9122.
Read a list of commonly asked questions and answers.
To find the nearest Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (SDPR) office, you can call the ministry toll-free at 1-866-866-0800, or on the web: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/income-assistance/access-services
Read more about the CIHR policy.
Communicating Decisions to Clients Learner Resource
Five important steps to be followed when informing a client of a ministry decision.
Consent to Deduction and Payment, Canada Pension Plan, ISP1613
This federal government form provides Service Canada with authority to reimburse the ministry the amount of assistance paid to the client while the client was awaiting receipt of their Canada Pension Plan benefits.
Consent to Dismiss Appeal, EAAT002
Form to be completed by the appellant and ministry to consent to dismiss an appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal.
Consent to Release of Persons With Disabilities and Health Supplements Information by the BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
Consumer Protection BC
Organization that regulates and licenses cemetery and funeral services.
Courthouse Services
Internet site for the public with information on court registries and services provided.
Crime Victim Assistance Program
Website for information on financial assistance when death is due to homicide.
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Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program
Dental Coverage
This page provides an overview of dental services and what is covered.
Dental Supplement – Dentist
Schedule outlining eligible services and the amounts that may be paid to dentists for specific dental procedures.
Dental Supplement – Denturist
Schedule outlining eligible services and the amounts that may be paid to denturists for specific dental procedures.
Dental Supplement – Hygienist
Schedule outlining eligible services and the amounts that may be paid to hygienists for specific dental procedures.
Dial-A-Law
Internet site for the public with information (prepared by lawyers) on a range of topics, including separation and divorce, child custody and access, child support, and choosing a lawyer.
Direct Deposit
This page provides an overview of direct deposit for income assistance or disability assistance.
Direct Deposit Application, FIN312
This form is used by service providers or suppliers when signing up for direct deposit. This form must be completed as part of the process, if a service provider or supplier has arranged with the ministry have their monthly payment electronically deposited into this bank account. This application is for new activations or changes.
Direct Deposit for Service Providers
This page provides instructions for service providers on applying for direct deposit.
Direct Deposit: Low-cost accounts and no-costs accounts
Information about low-cost accounts and no-costs accounts
Direct Deposit: Opening a Bank Account
Information on opening a bank account
Disability Assistance
This page provides an overview of assistance for Persons with Disabilities designation
Disability Assistance and Trusts
Booklet addresses trusts for persons with disabilities receiving Disability Assistance.
DSM IV Codes
Website for information on DSM IV codes.
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Effective Date of Eligibility – Workflow Chart
Flowchart to educate staff on the effective date of eligibility.
Electronic Application for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Designation
Electronic Application for Persons with Multiple Barriers (PPMB) Status
Eligibility for Funeral Costs for BCEA Recipients and Non Recipients
Employee Travel Policy
Information on hotel and accommodation rates for Government of BC employees.
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
Internet site for clients with information about the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal.
Employment and Assistance Excerpt of Regulation as of March 31, 2010 for grandparented CIHR clients (updated February 3, 2011)
Employment and Assistance for Persons With Disabilities Excerpt of Regulation as of March 31, 2010 for grandparented CIHR clients
Employment Planning
This page provides an overview.
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Family Justice Counsellors
Internet site for information on assisting separating or divorced couples with resolving conflict on issues pertaining to child custody, access, and maintenance.
Family Maintenance Services Information Sheet
Federal Government's Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Website
Federal government resources that people can access for any questions relating to the RDSP or call 1-800 O Canada.
Fraud Allegation Reporting Online
Fraud and Consequences
Brochure for providing clients with information on fraud and consequences.
Funeral Service Association of British Columbia
Website for consumers, including information on funeral service options, costs, and financial assistance with funeral costs.
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Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Assault, and Domestic Violence
Guidelines – Applying Earning Exemptions
A guideline to assist staff in applying earnings exemptions in cases where overpayments occurred under a former Act.
Guidelines for differentiating between Section 9 and Section 13
Guidelines for providing staff with information on differentiating between employment plan and employment obligations sanctions.
Guidelines for Reviewing Diet Supplements
Guidelines for staff on reviewing diet supplements, assigning review dates and waiving the requirement for updated medical documentation.
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HealthLinkBC – Stages of Sleep Apnea
Health Supplement Summary
Provides staff with a summary of health supplements for which recipients may be eligible.
Healthy Kids Program
This page provides an overview of what is covered under the Healthy Kids Program.
Housing & Tenancy < Ending a Tenancy in Special Circumstances < Family Violence or Long-Term Care
How to Complete Your Monthly "Report" form Brochure
Brochure for explaining client obligations when reporting income on the Monthly Report Form (HR0081).
How to Start and Manage a Registered Disability Savings Plan in British Columbia
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ICD 9 Codes and Medical Dictionary
Website for information on ICD9 codes and a medical dictionary.
ICD 9 Codes
Website for information on ICD9 codes.
Income Assistance Payment Dates
Payment dates for assistance.
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program Service Delivery Partners in BC
Industry Training Authority
Website for information on apprenticeships.
Information Bulletin on Mediated Settlement to CPP Class Action
(May 6, 2004)
Information Sheet - Outstanding Warrants
Insurance Corporation of BC
Website for clients for locating the nearest ICBC claim centre for information.
Interjurisdictional Support Services
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Leaving Disability Assistance
This page provides an overview of Medical Services Only.
Lived or living outside Canada - Pensions and benefits – Apply
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Maintenance Enforcement and Locate Services
Internet site of the Family Justice Special Search Services for finding both the home and work addresses of missing respondents.
Mediation in BC
Internet site providing a guide to mediation in BC.
MediateBC
Internet site providing a list of qualified mediators to individuals who wish to resolve disputes using mediation.
Medical Coverage Information Sheet
Information sheet and instructions to assist recipients in acquiring continued medical coverage following BCEA file closure.
Medical Transportation Information Checklist – For Clients
Ministry Assistance with Funeral Costs
Brochure with information about the funeral arrangements for a deceased person.
Ministry Publications
Additional ministry information that includes web text versions and printable versions of information cards, brochures, posters, reports and other publications.
Ministry of Children and Family Development At Home Program Age–Out Letter
Ministry of Children and Family Development website
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction Service Plans
Internet page for ministry service plans with information on the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction's overall vision, mission, and values, and the ministry's goals, objectives, and performance measures.
MLA – Certificate of Authority to Obtain Personal Information
Used for release of personal information to MLA’s under Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA).
[For more information, see Policy – Access to a Client’s Personal Information by Others: Release of Information to MLA, and Procedures – Release of Information to MLA]
MSP supplementary benefits application - eligibility calculator
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NADA Guides
Values for recreational vehicles, trailers and motorcycles.
Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Internet site of the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC with legal information for individuals of aboriginal descent who are involved with the criminal justice system.
Natural Resources Canada
Information on vehicle types, gas consumption and average kilometre costs.
News Release – Online eyewear option for those on assistance
Notice of Appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal, EAAT001
Form to be completed by the client to notify the ministry of an appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal.
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Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Website for information on the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.
Optical Coverage
This page provides an overview of optical services covered.
Optical Supplements – Optician fee schedule
Schedule outlining eligible services and their associated fees and conditions.
Optical Supplements – Optometrist and Ophthalmologist fee schedule
Schedule outlining eligible services and their associated fees and conditions.
Our Service Commitment – Complaint Resolution Poster
A poster that outlines the complaint resolution process for clients to follow.
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Parenting After Separation Courses
Pay Sponsorship Debt
This page provides an overview on sponsorship and debt recovery.
Personal Property Registry Guidelines
Persons with Disabilities Designation Application, HR2883
Sample form for determining eligibility for the Persons with Disabilities designation.
Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers
This page provides an overview.
Plan Institute Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Website
Policy Summary of AEE Regulation
Detailed information about the AEE regulation to assist with calculating a family unit's AEE limit
Provision of PWD Application (HR2883)
A reference table explaining when to provide a client/applicant with a PWD Application Form
Publications for Victims of Crime
Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Website for providing clients with information about the Public Guardian and Trustee, including referrals and services.
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Reconsideration and Appeals
Brochure for clients with information about reconsiderations and appeals.
Reconsideration & Appeal Process
Flow chart showing the reconsideration and appeal process.
Refugee Claimant Process Flowchart
A flowchart diagram outlining the process for refugee claimants applying for IA.
Reporting Child Abuse in BC
Public Safety web page that outlines the obligation and process for reporting child abuse.
Residential Tenancy Regulation
Responding to Child Welfare Concerns Booklet
This page provides an overview.
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Sample of Proof of Permanent Residence Status Letter (Current Version)
Sample of Proof of Permanent Residence Status Letter (April-July Version)
Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
Self Employment Program – Frequently Asked Questions
Senior's Supplement
This page provides an overview of the Senior's Supplement
Senior’s Supplement Frequently Asked Questions
Senior’s Supplement Rates by Income and Marital Status
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters
Skills Training for Employment
Sign Language Interpreter – Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
Sign Language Interpreter – Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibility
Single Parent Employment Initiative
Status Cards Still in Circulation
StudentAid BC Policy
Information on the ministry’s policy agreement with StudentAid BC regarding student funding and education costs can be found in the StudentAid BC student guide.
StudentAid BC Program Information
Submit Personal Freedom of Information Request
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T5007 Tax Slips - Information for Clients
The Law Centre
Internet site of the University of Victoria’s Law Centre with information on family law issues.
Trust Query Submission Guidelines for Clients
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Vancouver Foundation: Endowment 150
VMR Canada
Used vehicle values direct from the Canadian market.
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WAVLI (Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters)
Provides a comprehensive listing of employment programs provided by the ministry along with programs provided in partnership with other stakeholders.
WorkBC Employment Services (ES)
For detailed information on WorkBC ES
WorkSafe BC
Website for information on WorkSafe BC (Workers’ Compensation Board of BC) death benefits.
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Your Guide to Employment and Assistance
Brochure with information on who may be eligible, how to apply, the orientation session, work search, and employment programs.
Your Guide to the Employment Plan
A brochure to introduce the Employment Plan as the ministry's main tool to assist clients towards sustainable employment.