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Applications may be filed online, by telephone, or in person. For more detail, see the Legal Aid BC publication How to Apply for Welfare (at http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=17 ). | Applications may be filed online, by telephone, or in person. For more detail, see the Legal Aid BC publication How to Apply for Welfare (at http://www.lss.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=17 ). | ||
'''NOTE: Applicants who have an urgent need for food, shelter or urgent medical attention should ask the Ministry for an Immediate Needs Assessment when they first apply for welfare (see page 22 below). This can greatly expedite their application. Without an immediate needs assessment, it may take over four weeks to receive any financial help from the Ministry. See the Ministry policy on Immediate Needs Assessments at''' https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/application-and-intake/immediate-needs?keyword=immediate&keyword=needs&keyword=assessment | |||
'''Applicants who are fleeing an abusive relationship with a spouse or other relative should inform the Ministry of this when they apply for welfare. They will be exempt from the work search requirement and should have their application expedited on a critical basis. See the relevant Ministry policy at''' https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/case-administration/persons-fleeing-abuse?keyword=fleeing&keyword=abuse | |||
# '''Online Application''' <br /> Online applications can be filled out at myselfserv.gov.bc.ca. Applicants must create a My Self Serve account, which requires an email address, Social Insurance Number (SIN), and information about the applicant’s spouse, including common law partners. <br /> | # '''Online Application''' <br /> Online applications can be filled out at myselfserv.gov.bc.ca. Applicants must create a My Self Serve account, which requires an email address, Social Insurance Number (SIN), and information about the applicant’s spouse, including common law partners. <br /> | ||