Employment and Income Assistance
Manitoba Child Benefit
Notice: Printed Cheques
This summer, the Manitoba Government will update the computer systems used to pay your benefits. This update will help government better serve Manitobans.
When the improvements are being made, it could take longer than normal to get your benefits by cheque. Please sign up for direct deposit as soon as possible to avoid any delays in receiving your benefits.
To sign up for direct deposit, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Take the form to your bank and ask them to fill it out: https://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/eia/pubs/direct_deposit_form1.pdf
Step 2: Submit the form to the Provincial Services branch in the Department of Families, in person or by mail..
Please note: you can still get printed cheques this summer, but they may arrive in the mail later than normal.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Provincial Services
100 – 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V4
Phone: 204-948-7368
Toll Free: 1-877-587-6224
Email: incsup@gov.mb.ca
Download Brochure | Benefit Levels & Allowable Income Ranges | Children's Opti-Care Program | Direct Deposit Form
The Manitoba Child Benefit provides monthly benefits to lower income Manitobans with dependent children in their care. It also provides parents with additional assistance to help with some of the costs of prescription eyeglasses for their children. Low-income families may be eligible for up to $35.00 per month, per child.
Coverage
Low-income families may be eligible for up to $420 tax free each year for every child. For a single parent of three children working full or part time and earning $15,000 or less, this totals $1,260 with partial benefits for parents who earn $15,000 to $20,000.
Eligibility
- Have dependent children under the age of 18 who are in your care
- In receipt of Canada Child Benefits for dependent children*
- Family income is below a specific level and is based on the previous year’s income
- Cannot be in receipt of Employment and Income Assistance unless you are ONLY receiving the health benefits portion of EIA.
- The Manitoba Child Benefit is paid through direct deposit. Download a MCB direct deposit form here.
Applying
To apply for the Manitoba Child Benefit, download a printable PDF version of the guidelines for completing the MCB application, and then fill out and mail in the a printable PDF version of the MCB application.
Contact Us
100 – 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V4
Phone: 204-948-7368
Toll Free: 1-877-587-6224
Email: incsup@gov.mb.ca
*If you are looking for information about the Canada Child Benefit, please contact 1-800-387-1193