Expenses Not Considered

Special Needs Assistance for Seniors does not fund these expenses:

  • appliances – air conditioner, dishwasher, entertainment centres (DVD/Stereo/VCR players), freezer, trash compactor
  • debt
  • farming/business/rental expenses
  • furniture [with the exception of a bed and a television, funding is not provided for any kind of furniture (e.g. tables, chairs, bookcases, recliners, dressers, etc.)]
  • non-essential home repairs
  • insurance
  • legal/professional fees
  • medical expenses
  • moving expenses
  • other services – dry cleaning
  • prepaid funeral
  • recreation/entertainment
  • servicing lots – The program will not assist with the cost of bringing utility services to a property or into the house.
  • vehicle expenses - The program will not assist with the cost of vehicle payments, leases, vehicle repairs or driver's tests.