Open ProvincesSocial assistance in Manitoba: how to apply for income support
How to apply for income support (welfare) in Manitoba: where to start, what to bring and what to expect, from the official pages.
How to apply
Employment and Income Assistance (EIA): in Winnipeg call 204-948-4000 or go to 111 Rorie Street (walk-ins first come, first served; an application may not start after 3 p.m.); elsewhere call 1-855-944-8111 for your regional office. You complete an intake interview and may first do a pre-intake orientation. Bring ID and bank statements for every account. Couples apply together. The province announced changes from April 1, 2026 (for example dental care): confirm current policy.
Benefit amounts and asset limits change and some pages disagree, so they are not listed: ask the program. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.
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