Household Income Policy

• N.B. government loosens rules on household income policy

  The New Brunswick government is loosening the rules on the household income policy, so now roommates can live together but be assessed separately for social assistance.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2022
  
• N.B. disability advocates disappointed by unaddressed reforms

  The Department of Social Development unveiled social assistance reforms on Monday but advocates say key asks are missing, including the elimination of the household income policy.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2021
  
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• New Brunswick’s household income policy borders on discrimination: disability advocates

  Advocates say New Brunswick's household income policy borders on discrimination since benefits are often reduced if recipients live in the same house as their spouse.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2021