Ministry of Housing and Social Development
BC Employment and Assistance Popular Topics
If you are interested in applying for BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA), this page provides important and useful information you will need to proceed. To get started, just click any of the following links:
Applying for BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA)
BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) has various programs available. If you are interested in applying, go to this page for important and useful information that you will need to get started.
BCEA Caseload Stats
BCEA Caseload statistics provide a summary of cases by program. A comprehensive overview of current month, as well as a history of BCEA Caseload statistics can be found here.
Cheque Issue Dates
An up-to-date list of Income Assistance and Disability Assistance Cheque Issue dates, as well as a history of dates can be found here...
Child in the Home of a Relative Program
The ministry provides assistance to the CIHR, based on certain criteria. Check here for eligibility requirements.
Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
Look here for basic information on the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal including its role, responsibilities and procedures. You can also find out how to access services, if desired.
Employment Programs
Details on the various programs available throughout the province and what they offer, are available here.
Employment Programs for Persons with Disabilities (EPPD)
Information on a range of specialized services to help individuals with disabilities participate in their communities; pursue their employment goals as they are able and much more, is available here.
Fact Sheets
Ministry fact sheets provide straightforward lists, statistics, general information and answers to common questions on a variety of subjects. Find out more here, then click again on the link(s) that interest you.
Frequently Used Forms
Visit our Frequently Used Forms section for access of minisitry forms and to view a summary of how they are used.
Healthy Kids Program
Information on the Healthy Kids Program including who is eligible, what it covers and more, can be found here.
Income Assistance Estimator
Are you eligible? Before you apply, find out the amount you might receive with the Income Assistance Estimator.
Legislation
For in-depth information and how you can order official copies of legislation, click here.
Online Resource Policy Manual
For all BCEA policy, procedures and program information for eligibility regarding ministry employment and assistance programs, click here.
Publications
Online, printable versions of ministry reports and publications including brochures, posters and more…can be found here.
Rate Tables
For an overview of current BCEA Rate Tables, as well as older tables, click this link.
Site Index
For a comprehensive, alphabetical subject listing of ministry programs, directories, various ministry branches and more, click here.
Your Job Search
For a wide-range of information, guidelines and resources available to help you with your job search, click here.
What's New to the Site
Recent updates including the latest Caseload Statistics and the minister’s photo gallery are located here.
WorkAble Solutions
Job seekers with disabilities, or potential employers interested in recruiting and retaining qualified job seekers with disabilities to work for their companies… can connect here.
