What is the Social Solidarity Program?
Amount for 1 adult
Calculation including an adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $1,102
- Adjustment: $103
- Total benefit: $1,205
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of 1 adult is $200. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of the spouse of a student is $200. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Amount for an independent adult undergoing social reintegration
Detail
An independent adult undergoing social reintegration is required to reside in a halfway house.
For the purposes of this provision, a halfway house means
- a community residential centre
- a community shelter
- a foster home
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) 
.
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of an independent adult residing in a halfway house is $200.
Amount for an independent adult receiving addiction services
Detail
An independent adult may be required to stay in a centre that offers addiction services.
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) .
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of an independent adult receiving addiction services is $200.
Amount for a minor sheltered with her dependent child
Detail
A minor may be sheltered with her dependent child in one of the following institutions:
- A rehabilitation centre
- A residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD)
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) .
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of a minor sheltered with her dependent child is $200.
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of 2 adults is $300. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Benefit payment dates
To find out the dates on which payments are made, consult the following section: Benefit payment dates for the current year.
You can view the date of your next benefit payments in your online file.
Last update: December 19, 2023
