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Quebec Social Solidarity Program

QC Solidarity

Quebec's financial assistance program for individuals and families living with a long-term disability that severely limits their capacity for employment. In 2026, the total benefit for a single adult is $1,318 per month ($15,816 per year), indexed annually to inflation. A couple receives $1,934 per month.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

• 2026 benefit for a single adult: $1,318/month ($15,816/year) — basic benefit of $1,215 plus a $103 adjustment, indexed annually to inflation • For two adults, the benefit is $1,934/month • You may earn up to $200/month in work income without reducing your benefit; above that, a work income supplement applies • The Social Solidarity Program is specifically for people with severely limited capacity for employment — more generous than the general Social Assistance program • The Quebec Pension Plan Disability (QPP-D) benefit is separate — apply for it if you have contributed to QPP • Office des personnes handicapées du Québec (OPHQ) can help navigate supports: 1-800-567-1465 • The federal Canada Disability Benefit (up to $204.20/month for July 2026–June 2027) may also be available on top of provincial benefits

Who May Qualify

• You live in Quebec. • You have a long-term disability that severely limits your capacity for employment. • You are in financial need (your resources, including money, property, and income, are equal to or less than the scales set by regulation). • If you are 18 or older, you meet the residency and financial criteria. • If you are 18 or younger, you must be married, have been married, or be the parent of a dependent child, in addition to meeting financial and residency criteria.

Required Documents

• Social Insurance Number (SIN) or plastic SIN card. • Proof of identity (may include a photo ID issued by a public agency). • Financial documentation regarding your resources (money, property, earnings, benefits, and income). • Medical documentation certifying your incapacity.

How to Apply

1. Use the SimulAide tool on the official Quebec government website to assess your potential eligibility. 2. Apply online via the 'My Account – Employment Assistance – Social Assistance' portal using the Government Authentication Service (clicSÉQUR). 3. Alternatively, contact your local Services Québec office or Bureau de services sociaux to complete an application with a caseworker. 4. Provide all required medical and financial documentation as requested by the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. 5. Wait for an eligibility determination from the Ministère.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not applying for both the federal and provincial programs at the same time • Not understanding the difference between the Social Assistance and Social Solidarity programs • Missing the Quebec Pension Plan disability benefit (QPP-D) which is separate

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