NU SCSB
The Nunavut Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB) is a monthly payment of $300 to low-income Nunavut seniors to help pay for living costs. It tops up income for seniors 60 and older who meet the income and residency criteria.
You can apply at 60, younger than the 65 threshold of some seniors programs, so apply as soon as you qualify. The monthly payment is $300, so confirm your payment. Combine it with the Seniors Fuel Subsidy and other seniors programs to maximize your income.
You may qualify if you are a Nunavut resident 60 or older with a low income. The benefit is a monthly payment of $300 to help pay for living costs.
Proof you are a Nunavut resident 60 or older, and your income information showing you meet the low-income criteria.
Apply through the Nunavut Department of Family Services. You must be a Nunavut resident 60 or older with a low income.
A common mistake is not knowing the program is for seniors 60 and older, lower than the 65 threshold of some seniors programs. Another is not confirming Nunavut residency, which is required. People also miss that the benefit can be combined with the Seniors Fuel Subsidy and other seniors programs.
The Application Helper walks you through each question on this benefit's form in plain language.
Nunavut Daycare Subsidy
Child-care assistance for eligible low-income Nunavut parents who are working, in training, or in education.
View detailsNunavut Senior Burial Benefit and Burial Coverage
The Nunavut Senior Burial Benefit and Burial Coverage programs help bereaved families cover the cost of burials for Nunavut seniors and people under public guardianship. The Senior Burial Benefit provides financial support for families of Nunavut residents 60 or older who are being buried in Nunavut, and Burial Coverage ensures the Government of Nunavut is responsible for burials of people under the care of the Department of Family Services.
View detailsCanada-Nunavut Housing Benefit
The Canada-Nunavut Housing Benefit helps low-income Nunavut residents afford rent by financing the difference between 24% of the recipient's household income and the market rent. The average monthly benefit is significant, given Nunavut's high housing costs, and supports households most in housing need.
View detailsFree disability-benefits navigation services are available if you'd like help understanding or applying for this benefit.
Iqaluit, NU
NDMS is the territorial organization that offers support, advocacy, education, and resources for Nunavummiut with disabilities. It is the main cross-disability organization supporting Nunavut residents with disabilities and their families.
National
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and online request form.
Languages: English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request
National
The GAIN Program (Guidance & Assistance in Navigating Disability Support) is a free service offered by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC). VLRC's Disability Benefit Navigators provide one-to-one support to help people with disabilities understand and apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), and other federal, provincial and territorial credits and benefits, including help with appeals. Although operated by VLRC, the GAIN Program assists people with all disabilities, not only vision loss.
Languages: English, French
Application denied?
If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.
Accessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.
