Social Development

Government of New Brunswick

Frequently Asked Questions - Persons with Disabilities

I may be relocating to New Brunswick from another province. Can I transfer my disability benefits? Are they the same as in my current province?
Can your department provide support for my child who has a disability?
I know someone with a disability who wishes to remain in his own home but it needs renovations to make it accessible. Can your department help him?

I may be relocating to New Brunswick from another province. Can I transfer my disability benefits? Are they the same as in my current province?

No, benefits cannot be transferred from one province to another. Different provinces have different types of benefits and rates. New Brunswick does not have a Disability Pension Program. New Brunswick residents who are disabled and who have no income receive income through the social assistance program. If you qualify for and receive social assistance, you can apply through your case manager to be certified as disabled by the Provincial Medical Advisory Board. This may allow you to get a small increase in your monthly rate and access to other benefits for persons with disabilities. Social assistance clients also receive a health card that will help you with some of your medical costs.

For more information contact your local Social Development Regional Office.

Can your department provide support for my child who has a disability?

The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program assist families raising children/youth with disabilities (18 years and under) with the extraordinary care and supports necessary to enhance their strengths, address their unmet needs, and advocate for access to resources to support family well-being and community inclusion. The FSCD Program is voluntary, and families are expected to work with a social worker. There is a family financial contribution towards services for families who have the means. To participate in this program, you and your child/youth must be residents of New Brunswick, have a written letter of support/assessment from a professional that indicates the nature and impact of their disability.

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I know someone with a disability who wishes to remain in his own home but it needs renovations to make it accessible. Can your department help him?

Yes, the Federal/Provincial Repair program will provide financial help for people who need to make modifications to their home to improve accessibility for a person with a disability. The types of modifications include building ramps, adding grab bars, lowering kitchen counters, widening doors, etc.

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