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Introduction to Welfare (21:I) (view source)
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Welfare is a basic form of income support provided by the state to those in need. In BC, the provincial government administers welfare via the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (the Ministry). '''Welfare is a “payer of last resort,”''' which means that in order to receive welfare, a person must demonstrate they have exhausted almost all other forms of support. This chapter will use the term “welfare” to describe all forms of income support provided by the BC government under the province’s welfare legislation. | Welfare is a basic form of income support provided by the state to those in need. In BC, the provincial government administers welfare via the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (the Ministry). '''Welfare is a “payer of last resort,”''' which means that in order to receive welfare, a person must demonstrate they have exhausted almost all other forms of support. This chapter will use the term “welfare” to describe all forms of income support provided by the BC government under the province’s welfare legislation. | ||
== B. Welfare | == B. Welfare Policy == | ||
While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. Ministry policy sets out the practical details of how the ministry administers welfare. The Ministry’s welfare policies are contained in the “'''BC Employment and Assistance Policy and Procedure Manual''',” which is available at: | While the government’s policy on welfare is not law, it is an important lens for understanding welfare law in BC. Ministry policy sets out the practical details of how the ministry administers welfare. The Ministry’s welfare policies are contained in the “'''BC Employment and Assistance Policy and Procedure Manual''',” which is available at: | ||
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The Policy and Procedure Manual incorporates MSDPR policy with the rules set out in the welfare legislation. It is an extremely useful tool for researching welfare law and policy. | The Policy and Procedure Manual incorporates MSDPR policy with the rules set out in the welfare legislation. It is an extremely useful tool for researching welfare law and policy. | ||
== C. Types of Welfare == | == C. Types of Welfare Benefits == | ||
Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | Under the current welfare legislation in BC, the following types of welfare benefits are available to those who qualify: | ||