Government Assistance BC Health Resource Guide UPDATED

Government Assistance: Health Resources and Forms | Family Physicians & Nurse Practitioners
Person with Persistent Multiple Canada Pension Plan Disability

Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Disability Tax Credit
Barriers (PPMB) (CPP-D) Federal
Provincial Provincial Federal
Non-refundable tax credit for persons
For people seeking financial assistance- For people who have long term barriers For people who have made CPP
with prolonged and persistent
many supplemental benefits available. to employment and may not overcome contributions and unable to work due to disabilities.
in the short term. disability.
PWD Eligibility PPMB Eligibility CPP-D Eligibility

Disability Tax Credit Eligibility
 18 years old, with severe physical  Received income assistance for 12  Have a physical or mental
 One of the following: Blind, or
or mental impairment >2 years, months or over 15 consecutive impairment that is both severe and
markedly restricted in at least one
significantly restricted in ADLs, months prolonged and prevents working at
of the basic activities of daily living,
require assistance with ADLs  Medical condition is a barrier to any job
or significantly restricted in two or
 May work while on PWD – annual employment for 1 yr. and likely to  Under age 65
more or the basic activities of daily
total cannot exceed exemption continue for at least 2 yrs.  Meet the minimum CPP contribution
living, or needs life-sustaining
limit or monthly rate will be  Clients use My Self Serve or request requirements
therapy
affected an application in person at MSDPR or  The application for CPP disability
 Link to application found here
 Clients use My Self Serve or call: 1-866-866-0800 benefits
request an application in person at
MSDPR or call: 1-866-866-0800
PPMB Benefits CPP-D Benefits

 An exemption from having to work or  A monthly CPP disability pension
PWD Benefits Disability Tax Credit Benefits
look for work that varies depending on how
 An income assistance rate based  Maximum disability amounts can
 Premium-free MSP coverage and much and how long CPP
be found here
on situation and the size of family no-deductible PharmaCare contributions have been made
 No-deductible PharmaCare  CRA may approve the DTC
 May be eligible to access health  Does not provide additional
 May be eligible to access health certificate indefinitely or for a
supplements and programs, see pg 2 payments for prescription drugs,
shorter, specified period
supplements and programs, see pg  Income Assistance Rates medical supplies, assistive devices
2 or other health-related services
Notes for Practitioners Notes for Practitioners

 May receive benefits as a top up in Notes for Practitioners
Notes for Practitioners
 If patient can still work on a regular  Impairment meets all of the
addition to CPP-D, if the CPP-D falls  May receive provincial PPMB following:
below the provincial minimum. basis, they will not likely qualify for
benefits in addition to CPP-D in the CPP disability benefits o Be prolonged (the impairment
 Persons who do not qualify may apply form of a top-up, if the CPP-D has lasted, or is expected to
for PPMB  CPP-D application should be
benefits fall below the provincial last for a continuous period of
 Information on billing found here attempted before provincial
minimum. at least 12 months)
Section 2 programs. If not eligible, proceed
MSP Billing Code: 96501  Information on billing found here directly to PWD
o Be present substantially all the
MSP Billing Code: 96503 time (at least 90% of the time)
Section 3  Billing information
MSP Billing Code: 96502  Not billable to MSP
Acknowledgement: Supported by a grant from the BC College of Family Physicians. Last edit: January 2020
Credits and Work of: Westside Anglicans Neighbourhood Ministry – Mobile Care Unit, Janet McKeown MD CCFP, Benita Yi BSW RSW, UBC
Family Medicine Resident – Jesse Kancir MD MSc MPhil, UBC Medical Students – Vionarica Gusti BSc and Edward Fang BSc (Pharm)
Government Assistance: Health Resources and Forms | Family Physicians & Nurse Practitioners
MSDPR:
Ministry of Social Development and Additional Health Resources
Additional Provincial Resources Additional Federal Resources
Poverty Reduction Indigenous Health, Mental Health,
Provincial Addictions
Reasons for Clients to Visit Federal Links Accessing Social Workers in BC

MSDPR  Government of Canada • bc.findasocialworker.ca
 Pick up appropriate applications  Sickness Employment Insurance • Health units or mental health
Provincial Links  Provide pay stub for income teams, can be reached through
 Compassionate Care – medical
 Disability Alliance BC assistance central intake per health authority
certificate
 Health Supplements and  Follow up • Specific service providers and
 Caregiving Employment
Programs  General Supplements and Insurance – medical certificate
organizations may have social
o Alternative Hearing Assistance Programs – MSDPR to apply workers as part of their team -
Supplement  Maternity/Parental Leave contact the organization directly
o Dental & Orthodontic Services  Terminal illness applications • Community Living BC
Applications Require Signature
o Diet Supplements  Employment Insurance
of Practitioner:
o Extended Medical Therapies  Federal Income: Old Age Security
 Patients need to pick up these
o Healthy Kids (OAS), Guaranteed Income
forms from a MSDPR office:
o Life-Threatening Health Needs Supplement (GIS), Canadian Indigenous Health
o PWD
o Medical Equipment & Devices Pension Plan (CPP)  Vancouver Native Health Services –
o PPMB
o Medical Equipment - Breathing o Individuals will receive mail 604 254-9949
o Medical Equipment Request
Devices from Service Canada for Mental Health
o Monthly Nutritional
o Medical Equipment - Hearing automatic OAS enrollment a
Supplement  BC Children's Hospital Kelty Mental
Instruments month after turning 64 years
 MSP Billing Code: 96400 Health Resource Centre: 1-800-665-
o Orthoses old
o Breathing Request Device 1822 or 604-875-2084
o Medical Supplies o If mail arrives saying one is
o Medical Report Employability  Mental Health Support Line: 310-
o Medical Transportation eligible, apply right away.
 MSP Billing Code: 96504 o If mail does not come, apply
6789 (do not add area code in front)
o Monthly Nutritional o Medical Report Child  Crisis Centre: 1-800-784-2433
Supplement right away for pension
 MSP Billing Code: 96505  Kid's Help Phone - Counsellors
o Natal Supplement available 24/7: 1-800-668-6868
o Nutritional Supplements
o Optical Services
o PharmaCare
o Supplement for Alcohol & MSDPR Contact
Drug Treatment  For provincial social and economic Addictions
Service Canada Contact
o Transitional Health Services  British Columbia Centre on
o Tube Feed Supplement
needs of individuals (income  Service Canada manages all
assistance, disability, employment, Substance Use
federal benefits
 Hardship Assistance – My Self  RACE - Addiction Specialists:1 (877)
bus pass)  Clients visiting service branches
Serve to apply  Clients bring at least one piece of 696-2131 or 604-696-2131
should arrive early with at least one
ID piece of ID  BC Alcohol and Drug Referral
 1-866-866-0800 Service: 1 (800) 663-1441 or 604-
660-9382
Acknowledgement: Supported by a grant from the BC College of Family Physicians. Last edit: January 2020
Credits and Work of: Westside Anglicans Neighbourhood Ministry – Mobile Care Unit, Janet McKeown MD CCFP, Benita Yi BSW RSW, UBC
Family Medicine Resident – Jesse Kancir MD MSc MPhil, UBC Medical Students – Vionarica Gusti BSc and Edward Fang BSc (Pharm)

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Person with Persistent Multiple Canada Pension Plan Disability

PWD Eligibility PPMB Eligibility CPP-D Eligibility

PPMB Benefits CPP-D Benefits

Notes for Practitioners Notes for Practitioners

Reasons for Clients to Visit Federal Links Accessing Social Workers in BC

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