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#Applying for welfare in BC has two stages. You can start the first stage in three ways: | #Applying for welfare in BC has two stages. You can start the first stage in three ways: | ||
#*by calling the MSDSI Call Centre at 1-866-866-0800, and telling them that you want to apply for welfare, | #*by calling the MSDSI Call Centre at 1-866-866-0800, and telling them that you want to apply for welfare, | ||
#*by completing the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span> process online | #*by completing the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span> process online at [https://www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca] (you must know your SIN number to apply online), or | ||
#*by going in person to an MSDSI office. | #*by going in person to an MSDSI office. | ||
#At this first stage, if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical attention, and cannot wait between three to five weeks to start receiving welfare benefits, then you need to tell the MSDSI worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSDSI should complete a stage two interview with you within one business day. If MSDSI can't schedule your stage two interview that quickly, it should make sure your immediate needs are met (for example, by giving you food vouchers, money or bus tickets if you need medical transportation, etc.), until your interview can be held. | #At this first stage, if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical attention, and cannot wait between three to five weeks to start receiving welfare benefits, then you need to tell the MSDSI worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSDSI should complete a stage two interview with you within one business day. If MSDSI can't schedule your stage two interview that quickly, it should make sure your immediate needs are met (for example, by giving you food vouchers, money or bus tickets if you need medical transportation, etc.), until your interview can be held. | ||
