Grants to non-working evacuees (replacing unemployment)

​The National Insurance will pay an assistance grant or a special grant to evacuees who are not working, provided they meet the conditions of entitlement.

  • Assistance grant - will be paid to those under age 67, who are living in an evacuated settlement and are not eligible for unemployment benefits.
  • Special grant - will be paid to those aged 67 and older, who are living in an evacuated settlement and are not working.

Please note that grant eligibility has been extended until December 31 2024, according to your settlement of residence.