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You may need help with your finances – like paying bills or applying for benefits. You may need help with health care decisions like understanding the risks and benefits of surgery. | You may need help with your finances – like paying bills or applying for benefits. You may need help with health care decisions like understanding the risks and benefits of surgery. | ||
What legal document(s) are available in BC? | |||
* In the past, BC only had a law for Enduring Power of Attorney (POA). An Enduring POA allows you to appoint someone to help you with financial and legal matters (including dealing with real property off reserve) but does not cover health care. | |||
* Then, a new law was created, called the Representation Agreement Act. A Representation Agreement is a legal document in BC to name someone to help you with health care, personal care, financial and legal matters. | |||
* A Representation Agreement under section 9 (RA9) covers the most health and personal care matters, up to and including decisions to refuse consent to life-supporting health care. | |||
* A Representation Agreement under section 7 (R7) can include some or all of the following standard powers: minor and major health care, personal care, routine financial, and legal matters (but not dealing with off-reserve property). | |||
The Representation Agreement Act introduced a new definition of mental capability for Representation Agreements made under section 7. This is for adults who may have problems with understanding and need help because of a disability from birth or advanced dementia or other condition. This makes BC a leader in accessibility and inclusiveness. | |||
Contact www.nidus.ca with any questions or concerns or contact a legal advocate for direct help accessing more information at info@nidus.ca. | |||
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