As announced in the provincial budget, monthly income benefits through social services will start seeing an increase this month.

The 2023-24 Provincial Budget announced the $26.6 million increase to income assistance benefits.

“This year’s Social Services budget includes significant investments in income assistance programs to help people, families, and seniors meet their basic needs,” says Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky.

“These benefit increases will help clients live with more financial security and support them to participate in and contribute to their communities to the best of their abilities.”

As of May 1, Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) clients under the Adult Basic Benefit, Shelter Benefit, and Alternate Heating Benefit and clients with Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) will see an increase of $30 on their monthly checks.

Living in a personal care home will also become more affordable as the Personal Care Home Benefit (PCHB) will increase by up to $400 per month, and SAID clients who live in personal care homes will receive up to $684 more per month.

Along with the increases to monthly benefits, clients of the SIS, SAID, or Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES) programs will continue to benefit from discount bus passes.