Please note...

  • While some Income Support clients may qualify for the CERB because they had employment earnings in the last year; others will not qualify. It is important to note, individuals cannot receive both provincial Income Support and the CERB at the same time. Should income support clients receive the CERB, they will no longer qualify for Income Support, and benefits will be suspended immediately. An overpayment will be set up on Income Support files where there is an overlap in payments from the CERB.
  • Individuals receiving Income Support as a supplement to earnings may qualify for the CERB, which provides substantially higher overall monthly income. To ensure consistent access to prescription medications at no increased cost, Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) Foundation Plan (100%) coverage will be extended to these clients.