Yukon Social Assistance

You may qualify if you are a Yukon resident 19 or older, your income and assets are below the program's limits, and you are not supported by a partner or spouse who can meet your basic needs. People with severe or long-term disabilities and people receiving Old Age Security may also qualify for a supplement.

Proof of Yukon residency, government-issued ID, proof of income and assets, and information about your housing and family costs. If you have a disability, medical documentation may be needed for the disability allowance.

Apply through the Yukon government Social Assistance office. A caseworker assesses your income, assets, housing, and ability to work. If you have a severe or long-term disability, ask about the related allowance to supplement your social assistance.

A common mistake is not reporting all income and assets, which can cause overpayments. Another is not asking about the disability allowance, which can supplement the basic amount for people with severe or long-term disabilities. People also miss that leaving Yukon (except for approved medical travel) can affect eligibility.