This week, individuals relying on supplemental social assistance started receiving letters saying they will no longer be receiving extra living income benefits beyond the standard living income benefits. That means, for example, a person in Saskatchewan receiving benefits from SAID and the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement will see a reduction in the benefits they receive, essentially receiving only income benefits from one program, not both. Changes coming to Saskatchewan's social assistance supplement programs means about 2,700 people will see a reduction in benefits as early as Sept. 1. It estimates 3.9 per cent of all income assistance and supplement cases will be impacted by these changes. In a statement, Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer said the government recognizes these changes will result in challenges for some clients who depend on social assistance.

Source: CBC News August 09, 2016 11:31 UTC