How much does Alberta Works pay per month?

Monthly Core Benefit Rates

How do I contact my Alberta Works worker?

Call. If you are currently receiving benefits or services and need assistance, call your caseworker or local office from Monday to Friday, between 8:15 am to 4:30 pm. For new applications and all other enquiries, call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992, or in Edmonton 780-644-9992.

How much do you get from Alberta Works?

The basic amount for a single person on income support/barriers to full employment who lives in private housing is $866 per month. The program allocates additional amounts for medical transportation, childcare and special dietary needs.

How do I email Alberta Works?

1. Telephone: 780-415-4900.
2. Toll Free: 1-877-644-9992 (Alberta Supports Contact Centre)
3. TTY: 780-427-9999.
4. Fax: 780-427-4778.
5. E-Mail: [email protected].
6. Website: http://communitysocialservices.alberta.ca.

How much is a welfare check in Alberta?

Components of welfare incomes

Can you work and still get Income Support?

If you claim Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance you should normally either be not working or working on average less than 16 hours a week. Partners of people receiving Income Support/Jobseeker’s Allowance are able to work for, on average, up to 24 hours a week, without their partner’s entitlement being affected.

Does Alberta Works help with rent?

The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit is now open. The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation.

How much does welfare pay in Alberta?

Can I work while on Alberta Works?

Working while receiving income support Income Support recipients are encouraged and supported to work. You keep all of your wages and only a portion of your earnings are taken into account when calculating your Income Support benefits.

How much does a single person get on Alberta Works?

Personal Benefits are provided only to clients who have $5,000 or less in non-exempt assets. Total annual welfare incomes in 2019 ranged from $9,377 for a single employable adult to $33,159 for a couple with two children.

What is a low income?

Low pay may mean that a member cannot afford to buy important things for themself or their family. Living on low pay can lead people into debt and feelings of low self-esteem. The government’s department of work and pensions defines low pay as any family earning less than 60% of the national median pay.

Can I claim if my partner works?

Your partner is allowed to do paid work of less than 24 hours per week. If you are working less than 16 hours per week, and your partner is working less than 24 hours per week, then you may be eligible to claim these benefits but the amount you are entitled to could be affected by any earnings you have.

When is the Alberta Works Centre in Athabasca closed?

Office hours: Unless otherwise noted, Alberta Supports and Alberta Works Centre office hours are 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays. Athabasca Alberta Supports Centre Closed: 12 pm to 1 pm

Where is the Alberta Works Centre in Medicine Hat?

346 3 Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G7 Telephone: 403-529-3683 (Alberta Works Centre)

What are the office hours for Alberta supports?

Office hours: Unless otherwise noted, Alberta Supports and Alberta Works Centre office hours are 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays. Athabasca Alberta Supports Centre Closed: 12 pm to 1 pm. 0.

Where do I go to get support in Alberta?

Access supports and services online at alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx or call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 and 780-644-9992 in Edmonton. Provides financial assistance to persons who are unable to meet their basic needs.