13 June 2012 issue

Who is the supplement for handicapped children for?

Does your child have a serious disease or a severe impairment? You could be entitled to the supplement for handicapped children, which is a monthly payment of 179 $ that is indexed each year and paid to families with a child that the Régie has deemed to be handicapped. The amount is the same for all children, regardless of the type of handicap or family income. More information

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Who is the supplement for handicapped children for?

Does your child have a serious disease or a severe impairment? You could be entitled to the supplement for handicapped children, which is a monthly payment of 179 $ that is indexed each year and paid to families with a child that the Régie has deemed to be handicapped. The amount is the same for all children, regardless of the type of handicap or family income. More information

Think retirement!

Savings strategies for parents

It's well known that becoming a parent can be hard on your wallet. So it's no surprise that many parents have trouble saving for retirement. However, this period of your life is important since the earlier you start saving for retirement, the less you have to put aside later in life. More information

The Régie takes a closer look

Profile of supplement for handicapped children beneficiaries

Over 866 000 Québec families receive child assistance payments. Of that number, nearly 4% also receive the supplement for handicapped children. What are the characteristics of these families ?.More information