Obtaining Special Benefits for a Specific Situation Under a Social Assistance Program

In addition to your financial assistance benefit, you may be eligible for an additional amount in certain cases. This amount helps cover certain expenses related to a health need (e.g., purchase of eyeglasses or medical supplies) or a specific situation (e.g., moving for health or safety reasons, or following a death).

To obtain a special benefit, you must provide the documents supporting your application, such as:

• a prescription from a healthcare professional
• a medical certificate (SR-0040) (in French only) (PDF 227 Kb)
• a cost estimate for goods or services, where required

You must also provide proof of purchase of the goods or services, such as a receipt, invoice or special benefit application form provided by your officer.

Obtaining prior authorization

In some cases, you must obtain prior authorization from the Ministère to be entitled to the following special benefits:

• purchase, replacement or relining of dental prostheses
• moving expenses for health or safety reasons
• expenses to compensate for losses resulting from a fire or natural disaster
• purchase or replacement of eyeglasses and contact lenses
• purchase or rental of a respiratory device

For other special benefits, you may obtain prior authorization from the Ministère to confirm to a supplier of goods or services that the Ministère will pay part of the expenses related to your need.  

Submitting the application

You may submit your application, supporting documents or proof of purchase no later than 90 days after receiving the goods or services for which you are claiming reimbursement.

You can submit all your documents in person or by mail to your Services Québec office.

You can also submit all your documents online through My Account - Employment Assistance - Social Assistance

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