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#*by completing the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span> process online at [https://www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca] (you must know your SIN number to apply online, have an email address, and create a BCeID user account ), or | #*by completing the welfare <span class="noglossary">application</span> process online at [https://www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca www.myselfserve.gov.bc.ca] (you must know your SIN number to apply online, have an email address, and create a BCeID user account ), or | ||
#*by going in person to an MSDSI office. | #*by going in person to an MSDSI office. | ||
#At this first stage, if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical help (like paying for a prescription), and cannot wait between three to five weeks to start receiving welfare benefits, then you need to tell the MSDSI worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSDSI should complete an eligibility interview with you as soon as possible, within five business days. While you are waiting for your eligibility interview, MSDSI 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.) | #At this first stage: | ||
a) if you are leaving an abusive situation (e.g. from a spouse, partner or relative), it is important to tell the MSDSI worker right away. In this situation, MSDSI should schedule your eligibility interview within one business day, and give you some help with food, shelter or medical attention before your eligibility interview if you have urgent needs. | |||
b) if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical help (like paying for a prescription), and cannot wait between three to five weeks to start receiving welfare benefits, then you need to tell the MSDSI worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, MSDSI should complete an eligibility interview with you as soon as possible, within five business days. While you are waiting for your eligibility interview, MSDSI 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.). | |||
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