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Applications Open for B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers

B.C. residents can now apply online for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW), a one-time, tax-free payment of $1,000.

Those currently receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) are most likely fully eligible for the BCEBW as supplementary support.

The B.C. Government outlined the following criteria in order to be eligible for the BCEBW:

  • Be a resident of B.C. on March 15, 2020
  • Meet the eligibility requirements for the CERB
  • Been approved for the CERB, even if a federal benefit payment has not yet been received
  • Be at least 15 years old on the date of application
  • Filed, or agree to file, a 2019 B.C. income tax return
  • Not be receiving provincial income assistance or disability assistance

“Applying online is the fastest, easiest way to receive the benefit,” said the B.C. Government.

Applications will also be accepted over the phone starting Monday, May 4th.

Those applying for the BCEBW will need their social insurance number and direct deposit information.

More: B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers Application (B.C. Government)

General support is available by phoning 778-309-4603 or toll-free in B.C. at 1-855-955-3543 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.

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