Getting financial help in Quebec

People who receive social assistance (Employment Assistance or Youth Solidarity Financial Assistance) are not eligible for a travel allowance because a similar financial aid program is available to them. 

Eligibility criteria 

• Applicant (1 person) – gross annual income of less than $23,298 
• Family unit* of 2 people – gross annual income of less than $29,004 
• Family unit* of 3 people – gross annual income of less than $35,657 
• Family unit* of 4 people – gross annual income of less than $43,292 
• Family unit* of 5 people – gross annual income of less than $49,102 
• Family unit* of 6 people – gross annual income of less than $55,378 
• Family unit* of 7 people or more – gross annual income of less than $61,656 

*Family unit: Any individual who permanently resides at the same street address as the applicant is considered part of the family unit.

Travel allowance

• Personal vehicle or volunteer organization – 18 cents/km
• Parking – 100% (receipts are required)
• Bus or train travel – 100% (receipts are required)
• Taxi or air travel – 75% (receipts are required)
• Private transportation company – 75% (receipts are required)

Ambulance costs are not reimbursed.

Medical supplies – invoice or prescription required

Support hose – 100%, maximum of 4 per year

Elastic glove or sleeve – 100%, maximum of 4 per year

Temporary colostomy supplies – 100%

Adapted bra – 100%, maximum of 2 per year

Disposable underwear – maximum reimbursement of $500 per year

Lymphedema treatments – maximum reimbursement of $500 per year