Employment and Income Assistance

Manitoba Child Benefit

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The Manitoba Child Benefit provides monthly benefits to lower income Manitobans with dependent children in their care. It also provides parents with additional assistance to help with some of the costs of prescription eyeglasses for their children. Low-income families may be eligible for up to $35.00 per month, per child. 

Coverage

Low-income families may be eligible for up to $420 tax free each year for every child. For a single parent of three children working full or part time and earning $15,000 or less, this totals $1,260 with partial benefits for parents who earn $15,000 to $20,000.

Eligibility

• Have dependent children under the age of 18 who are in your care
• In receipt of Canada Child Benefits for dependent children*
• Family income is below a specific level and is based on the previous year’s income
• Cannot be in receipt of Employment and Income Assistance unless you are ONLY receiving the health benefits portion of EIA.
• The Manitoba Child Benefit is paid through direct deposit. Download a MCB direct deposit form here.

Applying

To apply for the Manitoba Child Benefit, download a printable PDF version of the guidelines for completing the MCB application, and then fill out and mail in the a printable PDF version of the MCB application.

Contact Us

*If you are looking for information about the Canada Child Benefit, please contact 1-800-387-1193