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| tips = It is very important to make your best case when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can, and attach copies of any documents or other evidence that supports your side of the story. If you have to appeal a <span class="noglossary">decision</span> after reconsideration, ''you may be limited to the information you used'' in your original Request for Reconsideration. It can be a good idea to get help from a welfare advocate. See the listing for [[PovNet]] in the Resource List of this Guide for contact and website information for welfare advocates in your area.}} | | tips = It is very important to make your best case when you are requesting a reconsideration. Supply as much information as you can, and attach copies of any documents or other evidence that supports your side of the story. If you have to appeal a <span class="noglossary">decision</span> after reconsideration, ''you may be limited to the information you used'' in your original Request for Reconsideration. It can be a good idea to get help from a welfare advocate. See the listing for [[PovNet]] in the Resource List of this Guide for <span class="noglossary">contact</span> and website information for welfare advocates in your area.}} | ||
== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
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, <span class="noglossary">contact</span> 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 <span class="noglossary">decision</span> 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 <span class="noglossary">decision</span> was based, and indicate whether you may appeal the <span class="noglossary">decision</span> to an ''Appeal Tribunal''. | The reconsideration <span class="noglossary">decision</span> 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 <span class="noglossary">decision</span> was based, and indicate whether you may appeal the <span class="noglossary">decision</span> to an ''Appeal Tribunal''. | ||
If you don’t agree with the reconsideration <span class="noglossary">decision</span>: | If you don’t agree with the reconsideration <span class="noglossary">decision</span>: | ||
#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 <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. (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 <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. (See [[PovNet]] for <span class="noglossary">contact</span> 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 seven business days'' after you received the reconsideration <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. | #Complete the Notice of Appeal and return it to the welfare office ''within seven business days'' after you received the reconsideration <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. | ||