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===You have the right to challenge a decision on welfare benefits=== | ===You have the right to challenge a decision on welfare benefits=== | ||
Many reasons might cause you to seek financial help from the BC government — a lack of available jobs, a family breakup, an illness or disability. The government provides | Many reasons might cause you to seek financial help from the BC government — a lack of available jobs, a family breakup, an illness or disability. The government provides welfare benefits to pay for shelter and daily living costs to those who qualify. These benefits include income assistance, disability assistance, and hardship assistance. The government also pays '''supplements''' for certain things, such as unexpected needs and dental expenses. | ||
These government benefits are managed by the [http://gov.bc.ca/sdpr Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction]. The Ministry may decide to refuse, reduce or stop your monthly welfare benefits or a supplement. You have the right to challenge their decision. | These government benefits are managed by the [http://gov.bc.ca/sdpr Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction]. The Ministry may decide to refuse, reduce or stop your monthly welfare benefits or a supplement. You have the right to challenge their decision. | ||
===A challenge of a Ministry decision has three stages=== | ===A challenge of a Ministry decision has three stages=== | ||