provincial · Manitoba

Manitoba disability assistance (MSPD)

Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities (MSPD) is the province's newer disability income program. It has been open to all Manitobans with severe and prolonged disabilities (serious conditions that last a long time) since April 1, 2023. A single adult receives $580.94/month for living expenses, plus shelter assistance up to $780/month. One central team runs the program. There is less paperwork.

Check if I qualify

Verified Aug 22, 2026
provincial program · Manitoba

Monthly moneyNeeds DTC first

At a glance

Worth:: $580.94 + shelter ≤$780
Who:: You have a severe and prolonged disability that makes daily living harder, and you are financially eligible for income assistance.
Apply:: Official program page

What it could be worth

Amount

$580.94 + shelter ≤$780

Living expenses: $580.94/month for a single adult and $795.54 for two adults. Families with children get more. A single parent with one child aged 0–6 receives $685.54.
Shelter/Rent Assist maximum: $780/month for a single-person household, or $885 for two adults (private rental, July 2025).
Personal-needs rate in personal care homes: $148.90/month. It was raised from $131.98 in July 2025.
You also get health benefits, as with EIA. They cover prescription drugs with no deductible (nothing to pay first), dental, and optical.

Example: A single Manitoban with a severe and prolonged disability gets CPP Disability but has never been on EIA. She calls 1-855-944-8111. Only a financial assessment is needed. No disability impact assessment is required. She starts receiving $580.94 for living expenses plus Rent Assist up to $780 for her rent.

How it benefits you

MSPD replaces the EIA disability category (now called MBFE). It is built for disability income support. It does not use EIA work rules.
The fastest path: if you get EIA (MBFE) and you also get Community Living disABILITY Services, live in a personal care home, or get CPP Disability, you are likely eligible right away. No further assessment is needed.
If you already receive EIA, you do not need a financial assessment. If you already receive a qualifying disability support, you do not need the disability assessment.
One central team handles your payments and support. There is less paperwork than with EIA.
You also get community-connection support. It helps you find and join other programs and services.

What you need to qualify or apply

Needs the DTC first: this program unlocks once your Disability Tax Credit is approved. How the DTC works

Eligibility

You have a severe and prolonged disability that makes daily living harder, and you are financially eligible for income assistance.
You qualify right away, with no further assessment, if you get EIA (MBFE) plus at least one of these. The three options are Community Living disABILITY Services, living in a personal care home, or CPP Disability benefits.
All other applicants complete a financial assessment, a disability impact assessment, or both. The disability impact assessment is a self-assessment plus a medical form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
You can appeal a decision to the Social Services Appeal Board.

How to apply

If you are on EIA (MBFE), start by contacting your current EIA worker to talk about your eligibility.
If you are not on EIA, call 204-948-4000 in Winnipeg, or visit 128 Market Ave. Outside Winnipeg, call 1-855-944-8111 or visit any Regional Social Services office.
Depending on your situation, complete the financial assessment, the disability impact assessment, or both. The disability impact assessment is a self-assessment plus a medical form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Once you are approved, the centralized MSPD team sets up your payments and connects you with community supports.

Documents you may need

Financial information for the financial assessment (if you are not already on EIA).
Disability impact assessment (if required): a self-assessment plus the medical form completed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Evidence of any qualifying disability support (involvement with Community Living disABILITY Services, residency in a personal care home, or CPP Disability).