Discover why many eligible individuals miss out on life-changing public benefits in this article featuring Dr. Vince Hopkins, Assistant Professor in Political Science at UBC and Faculty Affiliate at the Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality.
“Low uptake of government programs is a huge problem, and it’s all around us,” says Dr. Hopkins. From employment insurance to immigration settlement services, many people face barriers such as complex application processes, lack of awareness, or psychological costs like stigma and stress.
Dr. Hopkins’ research with the Department of Political Science, UBC’s Centre for Migration Studies and the Stone Centre on Wealth and Income Inequality is breaking down these barriers to help people access the benefits they’re entitled to, reducing inequality and promoting economic mobility. See the original article by Carolyn Ali to learn more.