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You should receive a response to your reconsideration within a couple of weeks. If you don’t, contact the Ministry and ask a worker to explain why there is a delay. If you are not satisfied with their explanation, ask to speak to a supervisor. | You should receive a response to your reconsideration within a couple of weeks. If you don’t, contact the Ministry and ask a worker to explain why there is a delay. If you are not satisfied with their explanation, ask to speak to a supervisor. | ||
The reconsideration decision will say whether or not your benefit has been granted or refused. It should also specify the law or policy on which the reconsideration decision was based, and indicate whether you may appeal the decision to an '''Appeal Tribunal'''. | The reconsideration decision will say whether or not your benefit or supplement has been granted or refused. It should also specify the law or policy on which the reconsideration decision was based, and indicate whether you may appeal the decision to an '''Appeal Tribunal'''. | ||
If you don’t agree with the reconsideration decision: | If you don’t agree with the reconsideration decision: | ||
# Decide whether to appeal or simply re-apply for the benefit. In some cases, it may be easier and quicker to re-apply for the benefit with more evidence than you gave the first time. Welfare advocates can help you make this decision. (See [[PovNet]] for contact and website information for welfare advocates in your area.) | # Decide whether to appeal or simply re-apply for the benefit or supplement. In some cases, it may be easier and quicker to re-apply for the benefit with more evidence than you gave the first time. Welfare advocates can help you make this decision. (See [[PovNet]] for contact and website information for welfare advocates in your area.) | ||
# If you decide to appeal, get a copy of a '''Notice of Appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal''' from the welfare office. | # If you decide to appeal, get a copy of a '''Notice of Appeal to the Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal''' from the welfare office. | ||
# Complete the Notice of Appeal and return it to the welfare office '''within 7 business days''' after you received the reconsideration decision. | # Complete the Notice of Appeal and return it to the welfare office '''within 7 business days''' after you received the reconsideration decision. | ||