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Reading the speech from when the legislation was introduced, it sounds like it’s intended to be an income top-up for 18 to 65 year olds with a disability that works like the Guaranteed Income Supplement for elders with very low income. I suspect the income cutoffs will be similar to the GIS or GIS + OAS. The amount is unspecified and there was a mention of three years of funding to get the regulations figured out. Although if that is the timeline I’m guessing it won’t see the light of day before the next election and possibly never.
This is my understanding as well of what is intended. It is a top up to around $20k. So if you have 10K from other benefits, they will top up another $10k. If you have 19K from other benefits, they top up another $1k.
But this is speculation at this point. We don’t know where it will land. Or how household income will affect it.
I am very frustrated at this point by how long it has taken the government to launch this program. It is long overdue.
David Brannen
Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal
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We don’t have a lot of details right now, but the stated intent is that it will apply to “working age” people. So, that likely means ages 18-64. However, even in that age group we don’t know what disabilities or level of disability will qualify. The government is proposing to work out these details once bill passes
David Brannen
Disability Lawyer with Resolute Legal
The response posted above is based on the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with a lawyer, fully explain your situation, and allow the lawyer enough time to research the applicable law and facts required to give an adequate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full one-on-one discussion with a lawyer should be done before taking any any action. The information posted on this forum is available to the viewing public and is not intended to create a lawyer client relationship with any person. If you want one-on-one advice, please click here to request a free consultation or call toll free 1-877-917-7050 to speak with a member with our disability claim support team.