I Have No Money for Food or Shelter: Difference between revisions

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#At this first stage:
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#*if you are leaving an abusive situation (e.g. emotional, financial, physical or other abuse from a spouse, partner or other relative), it is important to tell the Ministry worker right away.  The Ministry should schedule the second stage of your welfare application, called an  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.
#*if you are leaving an abusive situation (e.g. emotional, financial, physical or other abuse from a spouse, partner or other relative), it is important to tell the Ministry worker right away.  The Ministry should schedule the second stage of your welfare application, called an  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.
#*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 Ministry worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, the Ministry should complete your eligibility interview as soon as possible, within five business days. While you are waiting for your eligibility interview, the Ministry 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.).  
#*if you have an urgent need for shelter, food or medical help (like paying for a prescription), and cannot wait three weeks to start receiving welfare benefits, then you need to tell the Ministry worker. Ask for an ''Immediate Needs Assessment''. If you are eligible for an Immediate Needs Assessment, the Ministry should complete your eligibility interview as soon as possible, within five business days. While you are waiting for your eligibility interview, the Ministry 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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