If you're living with ME, Long COVID, or fibromyalgia, you may be entitled to significant financial support through the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), a federal program that many people with these conditions don't know they qualify for, or don't know how to access. This post walks you through what the DTC is, who it's for, how to apply, and how to have a productive conversation with your healthcare practitioner so they can support your application effectively. What Is the Disab

Spearheaded by the United Way BC (UWBC), in partnership with health authorities, this relatively new program links patients to non-clinical services to improve health and reduce isolation. Designed for those 60+, social prescribing is now offered in the majority of British Columbia's 89 local health areas. As the ME|FM Society of BC receives requests for information about meal assistance, we are thankful to note that the program includes food security programs (Good Food Box

For many Canadians living with a disability, the path to financial support is anything but straightforward. Complex forms, confusing eligibility rules, and mountains of paperwork can turn what should be a lifeline into an exhausting ordeal. Inclusion Canada is working to change that one appointment at a time. The Problem with Applying for Disability Benefits Canada offers several significant financial programs for people with disabilities: the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the

Good news! If you are a Person With Disabilities (PWD), with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate, you will be able to apply to the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) using the online tool starting on June 27, 2024. For information on services covered, see here . In order to qualify, you must not have access to dental insurance have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000 be a Canadian resident for tax purposes have filed your tax return in the previous year

BC Housing gives housing priority to applicants whose situation is urgent due to a health condition, domestic violence, or homelessness. BC Disability provides steps you can take if you have circumstances that make it especially pressing for you to get housing, including the use of the Supplemental Application Form . For more information, click here . "Navigating The System - BC Housing" is about halfway down the resulting webpage.

The ME|FM Society of BC is pleased to have partnered with the Disability Alliance of BC to prepare introductory information on applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). This recording reviews eligibility criteria, helpful tips and what to expect, as well as examples for ME|FM. Also introduced is an online tool the Disability Alliance of BC developed to support completing the DTC form. The purpose of this recording is to provide introductory information for you to watch, r