Other Financial Assistance Programs for Low-Income Manitobans
You may be eligible for other programs.
Provincial Programs
- Early Learning and Child Care Program
- Manitoba Child Benefit
- Rent Assist for persons not receiving EIA
- 55PLUS
For more information on these or other provincial income support programs, contact the Department of Families, Provincial Services Office at 204-948-7368 in Winnipeg; toll free 1-877-587-6224; e-mail provservic@gov.mb.ca
- Pharmacare is a drug benefit program for Manitobans whose incomes are seriously affected by high prescription drug costs.
For more information about Pharmacare, contact Manitoba Health – Provincial Drug Programs at 204-786-7141 in Winnipeg; toll free 1-800-297-8099; or email pharmacare@gov.mb.ca.
Federal Programs
- Employment Insurance
- Working Income Tax Benefit
- Goods and Services Tax Credit
- Canada Child Benefit
- Canada Pension Plan
- Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement
For more information about these and other federal programs, contact Service Canada at 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232); or go to www.servicecanada.gc.ca.
A copy of The Manitoba Assistance Act, the Assistance Regulation and the administrative manual are available through your local EIA office or online at EIA Publications and Policies.
