All Employment and Financial Support participants receive financial assistance to help with the cost of basic needs items. For extraordinary items or services, a client may receive additional financial assistance known as Other Benefits.
Other Benefits items may include:
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Surgical supplies and dressings, and medical supplies
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Prosthetic appliances
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Guide dog benefit
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Emergency dental or optical services
- Vision coverage for children under 18
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Basic dental coverage for adults and children under 18
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Special diets
- Pregnancy and breast feeding allowance
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Diabetic supplies
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Funerals and burials
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Travel and transportation (medical)
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Moving allowances
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Community Start Up Allowance
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Employment Start Up Allowance
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Employment and training-related expenses
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Assistance for children in temporary care (foster children)
Other Benefits includes those that are discretionary forms of assistance and are subject to maximums and limitations.
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