Get Designation Application - Province Of British Columbia

For example, for payments issued for the October 2021 benefit month, you could get up to: $1,358.50 if you are single. $2,423.50 if you and your spouse have Persons with Disabilities designation and have no children. $1,703.50 if you are a single parent with one child.

It can take up to 6 months, but more commonly between 2 to 4 months. Q What happens if my application is denied? A If your application is denied, you may reapply or appeal the Ministry's decision.

$1,358.50 if you are single. $2,423.50 if you and your spouse have Persons with Disabilities designation and have no children. $1,703.50 if you are a single parent with one child.

Disability benefits are not backdated. This means they are paid from the month MSDPR decides you are eligible. It can take MSDPR at least three months to adjudicate your PWD application. Income assistance and disability benefits are income tested.

Apply for disability assistance You fill out the applicant portion. Your doctor or nurse practitioner fills out the medical report portion. A prescribed professional fills out the assessor report portion. For example, this could be a doctor, registered nurse or social worker.

Once you submit all the required documentation to the ministry, decisions on the following services will be provided within: Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Designation Determination: 45 business days. Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB): 10 business days.

Disability Assistance (PWD) To be eligible, you must be 18 years old. You must also have a severe physical or mental impairment that is expected to continue for more than two years. Your ability to perform daily living activities must be significantly restricted.

Three weeks if you've never received income assistance before. Three weeks if you're returning to income assistance.