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#*by going in person to an MSD office | #*by going in person to an MSD office | ||
#*by calling the MSD Call Centre at 1-866-866-0800, and telling them that you want to apply for welfare | #*by calling the MSD Call Centre at 1-866-866-0800, and telling them that you want to apply for welfare | ||
#*by completing the welfare application process online at https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/ | #*by completing the welfare application process online at https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/ (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 three 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 three 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. | ||
# After finishing this first stage of the welfare application, most people have to spend three weeks looking for work, and provide MSD with proof of their work search. During those three weeks you do not receive any financial help from MSD. Once the three week work search is done, you move on to stage two of the welfare application process. Stage two is a detailed interview with MSD, in person or by phone, to see if you are eligible for income assistance or hardship benefits. | # After finishing this first stage of the welfare application, most people have to spend three weeks looking for work, and provide MSD with proof of their work search. During those three weeks you do not receive any financial help from MSD. Once the three week work search is done, you move on to stage two of the welfare application process. Stage two is a detailed interview with MSD, in person or by phone, to see if you are eligible for income assistance or hardship benefits. | ||
