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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 | #*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/HomePage.aspx (you must know your SIN number to apply online). | #*by completing the welfare application process online at https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/HomePage.aspx (you must know your SIN number to apply online). | ||
# After finishing stage | # 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. | |||
(can we do some kind of tip box for how to apply for welfare on reserve? Tip is If you live on an Indian Reserve, call the Band Office and ask to speak to the social development | (can we do some kind of tip box for how to apply for welfare on reserve? Tip is If you live on an Indian Reserve, call the Band Office and ask to speak to the social development | ||
worker. This person can help with your application for welfare). | worker. This person can help with your application for welfare). | ||
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| tips = One exception to the requirement to do a three week work search before the stage two interview with MSD is if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical attention. There are other exceptions. For a full list of people who do not have to do a three week work search, see http://www.gov.bc.ca/meia/online_resource/application/bcea_stage1/policy.html#1. | |||
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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
