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After finishing the first stage of the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span>, most people have to spend three weeks looking for work, and provide the Ministry with proof of their work search. During those three weeks you do not receive any financial help from the Ministry. Once your work search is over, | After finishing the first stage of the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span>, most people have to spend three weeks looking for work, and provide the Ministry with proof of their work search. During those three weeks you do not receive any financial help from the Ministry. Once your work search is over, the second stage of applying for welfare is an eligibility interview with the Ministry. <span class="noglossary"></span> An eligibility interview is a detailed interview, in person or by phone, to see if you are eligible for income assistance or hardship benefits. | ||
If you qualify for welfare, the Ministry should get funds to you shortly after your eligibility interview. If you don't qualify for regular welfare, you may still qualify for [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/hardship-assistance?keyword=hardship&keyword=assistance hardship assistance]. Some kinds of hardship assistance (but not all) must be repaid to the Ministry. | If you qualify for welfare, the Ministry should get funds to you shortly after your eligibility interview. If you don't qualify for regular welfare, you may still qualify for [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/hardship-assistance?keyword=hardship&keyword=assistance hardship assistance]. Some kinds of hardship assistance (but not all) must be repaid to the Ministry. | ||
