COMMUNITY LIVING BC - PAYMENTS FOR CLIENTS

Effective June 1, 2007, the Ministry of Housing and Social Development will standardize payments it makes for all income assistance clients residing in Community Living BC facilities.
All income assistance clients residing in Community Living BC facilities now receive the maximum monthly Persons with Disabilities rate of $906 per month.
From the $906 monthly Persons with Disabilities rate, Community Living BC facilities now receive $716 towards the client's shelter and support costs, leaving the client with $190 for personal expenses.
No income assistance clients had their personal expense allowance reduced as a result of the standardized payments.
There are approximately 5,000 adults residing in Community Living BC residential care facilities who receive Persons with Disabilities assistance from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.

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For more information:

The Ministry of Housing and Social Development Info Line at:
1 866 866-0800