The BC Emergency Benefit for Workers provides an additional $1000 to individuals who are impacted financially by Covid-19.
To be eligible for the emergency benefit, you must:
- Have been a resident of British Columbia on March 15, 2020
- Meet the eligibility requirements for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
- Have been approved for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, even if you haven’t received a federal benefit payment yet
- Be at least 15 years old on the date you apply
- Have filed, or agree to file, a 2019 B.C. income tax return
- Not be receiving provincial income assistance or disability assistance
- Not be incarcerated in a provincial or federal correctional facility for a period of 90 days or longer that includes March 15, 2020
To apply directly please go to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/covid-19-financial-supports/emergency-benefit-workers#how-to-apply
You can also apply by telephone Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm:
Feel free to email us with any inquiries as we are here to help!
Cheers,
Josephreen Luk, CPA, CFP
