I Have Been Denied or Cut off Welfare - Revision history

Alison Ward at 20:38, 6 August 2021

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	\| tips = It is very important to make your best case when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can. Try and find an advocate to help you prepare your Request for Reconsideration. See the listing for [http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/PovNet PovNet] in the Resource List of this guide to contact a welfare advocate in your area.		\| tips It is very important to make your best case and supply as much information as you can, when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can. Try and find an advocate to help you prepare your Request for Reconsideration. See the listing for [http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/PovNet PovNet] in the Resource List of this guide to contact a welfare advocate in your area.
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Alison Ward at 20:18, 6 August 2021

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	\| tips = It is very important to make your best case when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can. ~~If you have to appeal a decision after reconsideration, ''you may be limited~~ to ~~the information~~ you ~~used'' in~~ your ~~original~~ Request for Reconsideration. See the listing for [http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/PovNet PovNet] in the Resource List of this guide to contact a welfare advocate in your area.		\| tips = It is very important to make your best case when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can. Try and find an advocate to help you prepare your Request for Reconsideration. See the listing for [http://wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca/index.php/PovNet PovNet] in the Resource List of this guide to contact a welfare advocate in your area.
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Alison Ward at 19:54, 6 August 2021

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	# You ask a Ministry worker why the benefit or supplement was denied, cut off or reduced. Get them to tell you what law or policy they based their decision on.		# You ask a Ministry worker why the benefit or supplement was denied, cut off or reduced. Get them to tell you what law or policy they based their decision on.
	# You ask a Ministry worker to prepare and provide you with a Request for Reconsideration form.		# You ask a Ministry worker to prepare and provide you with a Request for Reconsideration form.
	# Follow the tips and information for reconsideration in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare'']. Complete the Request for Reconsideration form and return it to the welfare office ''within 20 business days''. When you complete the form, focus on how the Ministry applied the welfare rules incorrectly. Attach copies of any documents or other evidence that supports your side of the story. ~~Also be sure to attach any evidence the Ministry used to make their decision.~~ If you need more time to give the Ministry more documents or argument, see the information about how to ask for more time at page 47 in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''].		# Follow the tips and information for reconsideration in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare'']. Complete the Request for Reconsideration form and return it to the welfare office ''within 20 business days''. When you complete the form, focus on how the Ministry applied the welfare rules incorrectly. Attach copies of any documents or other evidence that supports your side of the story. If you need more time to give the Ministry more documents or argument, see the information about how to ask for more time at page 47 in [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''].

Alison Ward: updated legal review date

2018-03-07T20:47:21Z

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Alison Ward: updated publication name

2018-03-07T20:37:36Z

updated publication name

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	See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:		See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:

	:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1964 ''~~Social~~ Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].		:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1964 ''Income Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].
	:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]		:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]
	:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.		:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.

Alison Ward: updated terminology

2018-03-07T20:32:56Z

updated terminology

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	\| tips = Most people get welfare through the provincial government Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. People who live on an Indian reserve get welfare through the ~~Indian~~ band or tribal council. The process is roughly the same on and off reserve.		\| tips = Most people get welfare through the provincial government Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. People who live on an Indian reserve get welfare through the First Nations band or tribal council. The process is roughly the same on and off reserve.

	If you live on ~~an Indian~~ reserve, call the band office and ask to speak to the social development worker. This person can help with your application for emergency income assistance or hardship benefits, and tell you what to do if you want to appeal a decision.		If you live on reserve, call the band office and ask to speak to the social development worker. This person can help with your application for emergency income assistance or hardship benefits, and tell you what to do if you want to appeal a decision.
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Alison Ward at 20:24, 7 March 2018

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	\| tips = Most people get welfare through the provincial government Ministry of Social Development and ~~Social Innovation~~. People who live on an Indian reserve get welfare through the Indian band or tribal council. The process is roughly the same on and off reserve.		\| tips = Most people get welfare through the provincial government Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. People who live on an Indian reserve get welfare through the Indian band or tribal council. The process is roughly the same on and off reserve.

	If you live on an Indian reserve, call the band office and ask to speak to the social development worker. This person can help with your application for emergency income assistance or hardship benefits, and tell you what to do if you want to appeal a decision.		If you live on an Indian reserve, call the band office and ask to speak to the social development worker. This person can help with your application for emergency income assistance or hardship benefits, and tell you what to do if you want to appeal a decision.

Nate Russell: /* Where to get help */

2017-05-23T22:51:59Z

Where to get help

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	See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:		See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:

	:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1964''Social Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].		:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1964 ''Social Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].
	:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]		:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]
	:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.		:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.

Nate Russell: /* Where to get help */

2017-05-04T17:42:21Z

Where to get help

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	See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:		See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians\|Resource List]] in this guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are:

	:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/~~2956~~ ''Social Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].		:*The Legal Services Society publications [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1082 ''How to Apply for Welfare''] and [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1964''Social Assistance on Reserve in British Columbia''].
	:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]		:*[[BC Employment and Assistance]] website. At the website, go to the information on [http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm Reconsideration and Appeals]
	:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.		:*[[PovNet]], for their [http://www.povnet.org/find-an-advocate Find An Advocate] feature for welfare advocates near you.

Alison Ward: /* Where to get help */

2017-05-04T01:07:59Z

Where to get help

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