Getting paid to care for a family member in New Brunswick
New Brunswick's Self-Managed Support (SMS), delivered under the Long Term Care Program and the Disability Support Program, provides a monthly lump sum so you can arrange your own services without needing departmental approval of the providers you choose. Whether an immediate family member can be paid is not explicitly stated in the program materials — confirm it with your Social Worker rather than assuming either way.
Who qualifies
- • Assessed as needing regular long-term help through a Functional Assessment completed by a Social Worker.
- • Support is delivered under either the Long Term Care Program or the Disability Support Program.
How the funding works
You receive an individually assessed monthly lump sum — there is no fixed published figure. The flexibility is the point: you arrange and pay for services yourself, and you are responsible for the records that go with that.
How to apply
Apply online through Social Supports NB (there is a pre-screening step), or call Social Development at 1-833-733-7835.
Official source
socialsupportsnb.ca — Self-Managed Support
Caring in a different province? See the Canada hub.
This is general information to help you get started — not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, your provincial health authority or a qualified professional can confirm the current rules and exactly what applies to you.