Programs for unpaid caregivers in Manitoba

Service Canada’s published EI caregiving hub describing family caregiver benefits for critically ill adults or children and compassionate care benefits for end-of-life support, with separate medical certificate rules.

Up to 15 weeks of EI income replacement when you provide care or support to a critically ill or injured adult.

Up to 35 weeks of EI income replacement when you care for a critically ill or injured child under 18.

Up to 26 weeks of EI income replacement when you care for or support someone with a serious medical condition and significant risk of death within 26 weeks.

Non-refundable federal tax credit for supporting an infirm spouse or dependant.

Tax-free monthly VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) payment for unpaid caregivers of veterans with a severe, service-related disability and a disability benefit.

Refundable $1,400 provincial credit for Manitobans providing ongoing unpaid care to someone in Manitoba who needs support (Care Level 2-4 for 90+ days, confirmed when you claim).

Monthly taxable pension from age 65 for long-term residents and citizens, with a 10% increase from age 75.

Tax-free monthly top-up for low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security.

Monthly tax-free benefit for people aged 60 to 64 whose spouse or partner receives GIS and full OAS.

Monthly tax-free benefit for widowed people aged 60 to 64 with low income.

Monthly CPP disability pension for contributors under age 65 with severe and prolonged disability.

Monthly payment for children of a CPP disabled or deceased contributor.

Tax-free monthly payment added to CCB (Canada Child Benefit) for children under 18 who are approved for the DTC (Disability Tax Credit).

Non-refundable federal credit for qualifying renovations that improve accessibility or reduce risk of harm in a principal residence for a senior or a DTC-eligible person.

Refundable federal tax credit for qualifying renovations that create a self-contained secondary suite for a senior or a DTC-eligible adult in your home.

Unused disability tax credit may transfer to a spouse or other supporting person (line 31800).

Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with a severe and prolonged impairment certified on Form T2201.

Registered savings plan for people approved for the Disability Tax Credit, with federal matching grants and income-tested bonds.

Monthly or ongoing survivor benefits may apply under the *Pension Act* and the newer **Pension for Life** framework (e.g., Income Replacement Benefit for eligible survivors), depending on the veteran’s VAC file.

Non-refundable federal credit for eligible medical expenses above the threshold based on net income (and family member rules on Schedule 5).

Provincial social assistance when basic needs and shelter costs exceed your resources (income, assets, and participation rules apply). General or Disability streams with published monthly benefit tables.

Provincial disability income support for Manitobans with a severe and prolonged disability, with health benefits and person-centred planning separate from general EIA.

Supports for Manitoba families raising a child under 18 with developmental or physical disabilities.

Residential, day, respite, and clinical supports for Manitoba adults with intellectual disability who need assistance with daily living.

Provincial gateway for mobility equipment, medical supplies, and related health supports for eligible disability and income-assistance clients.

Quarterly provincial supplement for lower-income Manitobans age 55+ (amounts tied to prior-year tax income; stacks conceptually with federal OAS/GIS rules for 65+).

Income-based prescription drug coverage: you pay a yearly deductible (minimum $100), then Pharmacare pays 100% of eligible costs for the rest of the benefit year.

Rent help if you are not on Manitoba EIA: monthly shelter benefit for low-income private-market renters; amount ties to income, rent, and family size (80% of median market rent benchmark).

Provincial fee subsidy for eligible families using licensed child care, based on income, family size, reason for care, and child needs.

Provincial income-tested benefit of up to $420 per child per year for low-income Manitoba families.

Tax relief claimed on your Manitoba return: homeowners use the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (2026 max $1,600 school tax savings); renters use the Renters Affordability Tax Credit (2026 up to $625).