Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance

You may qualify if you live in Manitoba and are in financial need — meaning the monthly cost of your basic needs and housing is more than your total financial resources. People with disabilities, single parents, and families each have specific brochures and rates. An outstanding warrant for certain offences or recently quitting a job without good reason can affect eligibility.

Proof of Manitoba residency, government-issued ID, Social Insurance Number, proof of income and assets, and housing cost information. Married or common-law couples apply together.

Apply through your local EIA office or Provincial Services. Married or common-law couples must apply together. A caseworker will assess your income, assets, and monthly needs.

A common mistake is not reporting all income and assets, which can cause overpayments. Another is quitting or refusing a job without good reason, which can affect eligibility. People also miss that there is a dedicated EIA stream for persons with disabilities with a higher rate.