Financial & Additional Services
Benefits Wayfinder
What: A site that helps you find government benefits that could be applicable to you.
Who: Everyone.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Canada Caregiver Credit
What: Do you support a spouse or common-law partner, or a dependant, with a mental or physical infirmity?
You may be able to claim the Canada caregiver credit (CCC), a non-refundable tax credit that helps people who support family members with a mental or physical infirmity.
Who: Everyone
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Canada Child Benefit
What: The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. The CCB may include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs.
Who: Children under 18 years of age
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
What: A Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is a monthly payment that you could receive if you are over 18 and under 65 years old and unable to work because of a disability.
Who: To qualify for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit, you must:
Be over 18 and under 65 years old
Have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work
Have a disability that is long-term and of indefinite duration, or is likely to result in death
Contributed enough to the CPP
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Canada workers benefit (CWB) Disability Supplement
What: You may be eligible for the disability supplement of the CWB if you meet all of the following conditions:
You are eligible for the disability tax credit and have an approved Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, on file with the Canada Revenue Agency
Your net income is below the net income level set for your province or territory of residence
Who: See website for eligibility.
Where: Website. Scroll to bottom of page.
Cost: Free
Child Disability Benefit
What: The child disability benefit (CDB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.
Who: To get the CDB:
You must be eligible for the Canada child benefit (CCB)
Your child must be eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC)
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program
What: The Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits program provides coverage for Yukon residents who have a chronic disease or disability and are under the age of 65. Your prescriber applies to the program for you. In the application, they will include your chronic condition and any needed medications or equipment.
Who: Yukoners with Chronic Conditions (See site to view which conditions included). Only covers what isn't first coverd by other insurers. See website or brochure to lean what is and is not covered.
Where: Website. Email yukon.healthcare@yukon.ca.
Phone 867-667-5092, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408.
4th floor, Financial Plaza at 204 Lambert Street in Whitehorse
Cost: Free
Community Outreach Services
What: The Community Outreach Services Unit (COS) provides case management and outreach supports to vulnerable individuals with histories of experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Individuals can self-refer or be referred by other support agencies provided there is a demonstrated need for ongoing services, and they are not adequately served by other community or government providers. COS is able to offer the following services:
•Case planning and case management
•Assistance with finding and maintaining housing
•Assistance with developing independent living skills
•Referrals to other services and supports (e.g., medical services, mental health and addiction services, employment services)
Who: You can use this form to apply for intensive case management and outreach supports. Use this form if you are experiencing:
complex mental or physical health needs;
substance use challenges;
housing instability or homelessness;
food insecurity; or
need assistance navigating various support systems, and need outreach supports to increase independence in the community.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free