Difference between revisions of "I Have No Money for Food or Shelter"

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 #*by calling the MSD Call Centre at 1-866-866-0800, and telling them that you want to apply for welfare, or
 #*by completing the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span> process online using the  [https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/ Self Serve Assessment Tool] (you must know your SIN number to apply online).
-#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 MSD worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSD should complete a stage two interview with you within one business day.
+#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 MSD worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSD should complete a stage two interview with you within one business day.  If MSD 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.
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