We are not surprised you are curious about the SAID payment dates for 2022. Like you, many Canadian residents are also interested in knowing the payment dates slated for the year.
SAID stands for Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability. It is a program that offers support of the financial kind to qualified people who suffer from lasting or long-term disabilities.
The equivalent of SAID in British Columbia is the PWD. The same can be said for ODSP in the province of Ontario.
This article will discuss in detail the SAID payment dates for 2022, how to apply, how much you stand to receive in benefits, and a whole lot more about the program. So, stick with us.
SAID Payment Dates 2022
The SAID payment dates are determined by the kind of account you have set up.
If you have chosen to receive your benefits by cheque in the mail, cheque payments will be mailed out to you earlier before those who have opted for direct deposits to receive their benefits.
Also, Payment dates could also be tailored to suit your situation sometimes.
The following are the SAID payment dates in 2022:
SAID benefit month | SAID cheque mailing date | SAID direct deposit date |
Jan | December 22 | December 29 |
Feb | January 25 | January 28 |
Mar | February 22 | February 25 |
Apr | March 25 | March 30 |
May | April 25 | April 28 |
Jun | May 25 | May 30 |
Jul | June 24 | June 29 |
Aug | July 22 | July 27 |
Sep | August 25 | August 30 |
Oct | September 26 | September 28 |
Nov | October 25 | October 28 |
Dec | November 25 | November 29 |
Related: Social Assistance Payment Dates (2022)
What is the SAID Benefit?
SAID stands for Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability. It is a program that offers support of the financial kind to qualified people who suffer from lasting or long-term disabilities.
The equivalent of SAID in British Columbia is the Person with Disabilities (or PWD). The same can be said for ODSP in the province of Ontario.
SAID consists of 3 main parts:
1. Living Income for basic needs like shelter, transportation, and food.
2. Disability Income specially for disability-related costs.
3. Exceptional Need Income specially for special food items, home care, and grooming animals.
Other components of SAID that people who receive it can enjoy include:
- Household Disability Support Benefit
- Supplementary Health Benefits
- Northern Living Supplement
- Personal Living Benefit
SAID Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SAID benefits, you must meet residency requirements, age requirements, and financial requirements. Also, your health/disability status is important.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older and you must reside in the province of Saskatchewan. Other criteria are explained below:
1. Finances: This is a very important factor in your application process for SAID. It is necessary to prove that you do not have the money to pay for self-care.
The limit for cash or money stored in banks for an applicant is $1,500. This also applies to another adult in the applicant’s family. The limit for other members of the family is $500 each.
The following sources of income and assets are partially or fully excluded when evaluating your application for SAID:
- Canada Child Benefit
- Income tax refund
- Disability Housing Supplement payments
- Inheritances as high as $100,000
- GST Credit
- Gifts as high as $200/year
- Scholarships
2. Disability: To qualify, the disability in question must be long-term and significant. Another way to look at this requirement is that you require assistance from a service animal, person, device, or a special environment/housing.
A doctor or a professional in the field has to fill out a form on behalf of the disabled. This is an important phase of the application process for SAID.
SAID Benefit Program Amounts
The benefit amounts for living income are dependent on your location and the size of your family. It can be somewhere between $931 to $1,759 for each month.
If you have a room and board or room-only arrangement then you may qualify for the Modified living benefits which are outlined in the table below.
Source: saskatchewan.ca.
For those who live in a room only or board and room, as seen above, one adult gets $805 while two adults get $1,310. The amount per child for this arrangement is $85.
Further, you may also qualify for fixed utility benefits and laundry allowance as displayed in the table below.
SAID beneficiaries can also receive the following at the rates indicated:
- Northern Living Supplement rate is $50/member of a family unit
- Disability Income Benefit rate is $70 per month
- Exceptional Needs Activity Benefit rate is $25 per month
- Household Disability Support Benefit rate is $25 per month
While receiving SAID benefits, you may earn employment income without any penalty provided it is under the following annual benchmark:
- One person: $6,000
- Couple: $7,200
- Family: $8,500
If you earn more than these defined amounts, then your SAID payments will be clawed back.
You may also be able to get provisional SAID benefits while awaiting your Disability Impact Assessment and SAID application’s completion.
How To Apply for SAID Benefits
You can apply for SAID benefits by visiting your local Social Services Office, or by calling them via phone at 1-888-567-7243. If you have a hearing impairment, then call their office at 1-866-995-0099 instead.
On the eventual completion of your application, a Disability Impact Assessment (which involves an interview) will be set up for you on a given date.
In the event of your application being denied, you may tender a plea within 15 full days of your notice.
SAID Program Increase 2022
In recent times, many supporters and beneficiaries of SAID recipients have called for an increase in SAID payments in Canada.
The Saskatchewan Disability Income Support Coalition (or DISC) asked that a $100/month rise in the course of the next half-a-decade should be considered. They also asked for payments to be specifically indexed (to inflation).
The 2020/2021 budget brought forward by the Ministry of Social Services of Canada comprised a $10 million raise for the SAID benefit program specifically.
Since then, the government hasn’t made any announcement on a potential increase in monthly amounts paid.
Conclusion of SAID Payment Dates for 2022
SAID offers financial support to eligible people who suffer from lasting or long-term disabilities. SAID can be a great option if you have a disability that has limited your ability to work to your full capacity.
As long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can get up between $931 to $1,759 for each month.
FAQs on SAID Payment Dates for 2022
What Are the Other Saskatchewan Income Assistance Programs?
You could be eligible for the following income assistance programs if the circumstances are right:
Saskatchewan Income Support (or SIS): Recipients who qualify may get income backing if they make a low income (or need help with taking care of for basic needs due to unemployment).
Basic benefit for SIS goes as high as $350/adults and $65 a child. It is possible to also be eligible for shelter payments as high as $1,150 (if it is a family with 3 or more children).
Provincial Training Allowance (or PTA): Adult students who make little money and are enrolled in vocational skills training programs or fulltime Adult Basic Education could be eligible for the provincial training allowance.
The living allowance goes as high as $1,476 (including northern allowance and daycare). Beneficiaries could also be eligible for employment plus training benefits.
Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (or SES): Families who are low-income earners (and have children) could be eligible for the SES benefit paid monthly.
They get as high as $562.50 and can also get as high as $4,070/month for employment income benefits. This is dependent on the number of eligible children in your family.
Is the SAID Benefit Taxable?
No. Benefits gotten via the SAID program are non-taxable. The implication of this is that you do not need to add the payments to your tax returns for income.
What Are the Other Disability Assistance Programs in Canada?
Some of the most prominent disability assistance programs are listed below:
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (or AISH) in Alberta. You can check out our article on AISH payment dates
- Disability Support Program in Nova Scotia
- AccessAbility support in Prince Edward Island
- Person With Disabilities (PWD) assistance in British Columbia
You can also check out our article on Canada benefits for low-income families. You can also read about income assistance dates.
Hi, I'm Adeola Adegoke. I am a licensed Insurance Broker in Manitoba, and I hold a master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences (with a major in Financial Modeling) from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Tanzania.
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