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#*by completing the welfare application process online using the [https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/ Self Serve Assessment Tool] (you must know your SIN number to apply online). | #*by completing the welfare application process online using the [https://www.iaselfserve.gov.bc.ca/ Self Serve Assessment Tool] (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. | ||
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| tips = As of early 2012, the MSD Call Centre was experiencing significant backlogs, causing delays in Immediate Needs Assessments. If you are in serious need and are not getting a prompt response from MSD or the Call Centre, speak with an advocate.}} | | tips = As of early 2012, the MSD Call Centre was experiencing significant backlogs, causing delays in Immediate Needs Assessments. If you are in serious need and are not getting a prompt response from MSD or the Call Centre, speak with an advocate.}} | ||
# 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. | |||
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