You may be eligible for the Basic Income Program if:
- You must be receiving benefits under the Social Solidarity Program.
- You have had severely limited capacity for employment for at least 66 months in the previous 72 months.
If you meet these requirements, you will be automatically enrolled in the program on January 1, 2023. You will be notified a few weeks before receiving your first payment.
If you are eligible for the Social Solidarity Program and have had severely limited capacity for employment for at least 66 months in the previous 72 months, you will be automatically enrolled in the program on January 1, 2023.
If you have any questions concerning the Social Assistance Program or the Social Solidarity Program, call one of the numbers below:
- Montréal area: 514-873-4000
- Elsewhere in Québec: 1-877-767-8773 (toll free)
This service is available from 8:30am to 4:30pm. You can also contact these programs by email, using a form on the Contact Us page.