6.2 - Medicals

For the following clients/applicants who have been determined to be eligible, may receive the Transitional Assistance rate based on the criteria below, and upon receipt of a Medical Report:

• Single person households 19-54 years of age living in the parental home
• Two person households  19-54 years of age living in the parental home

For these households, one member must have a Medical Report stating he/she is unable to work for six months or more; or is seven months or more pregnant.

Through the use of this form, the physician assesses the individual's health. Social Development assesses the impact of the medical condition on the individual's ability to work. The client's ability to participate in training programs has no impact on the rate of assistance.

For clients receiving the Transitional Assistance rate because of a Medical Report, if subsequent Medical Reports are for less than six months, the Transitional Assistance rate will remain in effect if there is no break in the time period covered by the reports.

Clients may be entitled to the Transitional Assistance rate for reasons other than the Medical Report - see Rate Determination.

When eligibility for the Transitional Assistance rate is proven, the client may be entitled to the difference between the Interim rate and the Transitional Assistance rate. If the Medical Report is received prior to cutoff, the effective date of the rate change is the first day of the present month. If the Medical Report is received after cutoff, the effective date of the rate change is the first day of the next month.

Clients presenting a proper medical report stating they are more than seven months pregnant, may be entitled to the difference as of the month they became seven (7) months pregnant. If client is seven months pregnant during the present month, and if the Medical Report is received prior to cutoff, the effective date of the rate change is the first day of the present month. If the client is seven months pregnant during the present or the next month, and if the Medical Report is received after cutoff, the effective date of the rate change is the first day of the next month.

Any client/applicant aged 18 years or older who is certified by the Medical Advisory Board qualifies for assistance in the Blind, Deaf or Disabled category.

A Long-Term Needs client may be considered as a separate case from all other individuals except a legal or common-law spouse or a child.

A child can be considered as a separate case if the adult child contribution section of the Household Income Policy is being used.

Clients who have received the long-term needs designation are guaranteed the Transitional Assistance rate and they no longer need to submit a medical report.

A Designated Needs client may be considered as a separate case from all other individuals except a legal or common-law spouse or a child.

A child can be considered as a separate case if the adult child contribution section of the Household Income Policy is being used.

Clients who have received the Designated Needs status are guaranteed the Transitional Assistance rate and they no longer need to submit a medical report.

Pregnancy Medicals (7 months)