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Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
Monthly financial help for Manitobans who cannot meet their basic needs, including a separate rate for people with a disability, plus health benefits.
Estimated value
Covers basic needs and shelter, plus health benefits
Who qualifies
- You must be a Manitoba resident without enough income or assets for basic needs. There is a separate, higher rate category for people with a disability.
How to apply
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Apply through the Province
Apply online or by phone. Your income, assets, and household are assessed.
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Documents you will need
- Identification
- Proof of income and assets
How often it is paid
Monthly
Good to know
- EIA includes health benefits and the Rent Assist shelter benefit.
Often applied for together
Last verified: August 31, 2026