Statement

Let people with disabilities earn more without losing their benefits. We will increase the annual earnings exemption for a single person receiving PWD assistance from $16,200 to $30,000, allowing people to earn substantially more before their disability assistance is reduced.

Overview

Nearly double the annual PWD earnings exemption threshold from $16,200 to $30,000 for single recipients.

Sources

• Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 35) (opens in a new tab) Source

  Page 35 (Support children and families who need our help): Let people with disabilities earn more without losing their benefits. We will increase the annual earnings exemption for a single person receiving PWD assistance from $16,200 to $30,000, allowing people to earn substantially more before their disability assistance is reduced.