Saskatchewan - Apply Income Support for Workers

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply Income Support for Workers in person, the applicant has to visit the Social Services Office nearest to his/her location.
2. Address and contact details of the applicable Social Services Office with the help of the following link: Social Services Office finder
3. Find an office with respect to the location and visit the Social Services Office for applying.
4. The applicant has to inform the officer over there that they need to apply for Income Support for Workers.
5. Make sure that all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page, are available.
6. A separate social worker will be allotted for the applicant and he/she will help the applicant to complete the application process.
7. Complete the online application process by following the instructions of the social worker or ask him/her to complete the application by providing the required information.
8. After completing an application, he/she will ask them another set of questions about their health, education and employment history, etc.
9. This is done to determine what service supports best may suit their needs as they move towards self-sufficiency to the best of their ability.
10. Do as instructed and when all the necessary processes are over, the applicant will be sent a notification through registered mobile number or email address regarding the application approval.
11. Within a stipulated period of time, the applicant will start receiving his/her income support, with respect to the application request.

Apply Online

1. To apply Income Support for Workers online, the applicant has to visit the following online application link Apply online
2. Enter the login details in the next page and click “Sign In” button or click “Create Account” button to create an account.
3. Click “Create Individual Account” button. Then, complete the account creation page with required details, check the “Terms & Conditions” box, do the captcha and click “Continue” button.
4. The applicant will receive an email along with a verification link. Click it to verify the account and proceed to login using the login details.
5. In the page that opens, list of services provided will be displayed. Select “Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS)” option and click the right arrow.
6. Then click “Link Service” button and then click “Use Service” button. Click “Agree” button in the “Terms of use” page.
7. Select applicable notification mode and click “Next” button. Then click “Apply” button. Click “Start New Application” then click “Start” button to start with checking the applicant’s eligibility to receive assistance.
8. Answer all the questions as applicable and proceed. Similarly complete the other two sections of the application by following onscreen instructions.
9. Complete and submit by clicking the applicable button. After completing an application, he/she will ask the applicant another set of questions about their health, education and employment history, etc.
10. This is done to determine what service supports best may suit their needs as they move towards self-sufficiency to the best of their ability.
11. Do as instructed and when all the necessary processes are over, the applicant will be sent a notification through registered mobile number or email address regarding the application approval.
12. Within a stipulated period of time, the applicant will start receiving his/her income support, with respect to the application request.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Social Insurance Card (SIN)
• Saskatchewan Health Services Card (HSN)
• Pay stubs or any means for income information
• Rental agreement/copy of lease
• Statement of bank account
• Completed Direct Deposit Authorization form
• Documents for liquid cash or assets
• Documents of property and vehicles
• Information about any other benefits and/or pensions

Office Locations & Contacts

Community Living Office,
Child Protection Office,
Income Assistance,
Regina Service Centre,
2045 Broad Street,
Regina
SK S4P 3T7
Phone: 306-787-3700
Website link
Contact link Social Services Office finder
Google map: Directions

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status.
• The applicant must be living in Saskatchewan and he/she must be 18 years or older.
• The applicant must be receiving no income or low income.
• The applicant must have explored every other reasonable way to support themselves, including employment, seeking child support, etc.

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Instructions

• The actual amount of money the applicant gets will depend on their situation. If eligible, they will get a monthly benefit amount that reflects their circumstances.
• Their circumstances are assessed every month so the amount they are paid, may change.
• Basic Benefit includes food, clothing, travel, personal and household items (monthly rate).
• If the applicant is applying as a couple, their spouse/partner must apply with them.
• Refer the following page for more instructions: How to apply

Required Information

• Applicant details
• Spouse/partner’s details
• Identification card numbers
• Details of household members
• Assets and income information
• Bank details
• Amount of liquid cash
• Social Insurance Number
• Address of the applicant
• Employment Information
• Educational qualifications

Need for the Document

Income Support from the Government of Canada for Workers is offered when a resident of Canada has no other way to support themselves or his/her family members.

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