Photo courtesy Canadian Press
Recovery Benefit

Applications now open for BC Recovery Benefit

Dec 18, 2020 | 8:59 AM

VICTORIA — Beginning today, eligible British Columbians can now apply for the BC Recovery Benefit.

According to the provincial government, 3.7 million individuals and families, or 90 per cent of all B.C. adults, are eligible for the benefit.

Eligibility includes;

* $1,000 for families with annual incomes under $125,000. Families earning up to $175,000 will qualify for a reduced benefit amount. Single-parent families also qualify for these benefit amounts.

* $500 for single people with annual incomes under $62,500. Single people earning up to $87,500 will qualify for a reduced benefit amount.

You can apply by clicking here. For those without computer access, call for help toll-free at 1-833-882-0020, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Pacific Time)

To qualify for the benefit;

* have been a resident of British Columbia on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020;

* be at least 19 years old on Dec. 18, 2020, unless they are the primary caregiver of a child or cohabitating with a spouse;

* have filed a 2019 income tax return;

* have their 2019 income tax notice of assessment, and if applicable, their spouse’s 2019 income tax notice of assessment;

* have their Social Insurance Number, and if applicable, their spouse’s;

* have their direct deposit information, including branch, institution and account numbers; and

* have their B.C. driver’s licence or confirm they do not have one.

People can apply until June 2021.