Difference between revisions of "Income Assistance: Reconsiderations and Appeals"

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If you disagree with a Ministry decision, first discuss it with the Ministry person who made it. If you’re still unhappy with the decision, ask for a reconsideration. The Ministry will provide you with a package that includes a ''Request for Reconsideration'' form to complete. It’s a good idea to get assistance completing this form (sources of assistance are listed at the end of this script).  
If you disagree with a Ministry decision, first discuss it with the Ministry person who made it. If you’re still unhappy with the decision, ask for a reconsideration. The Ministry will provide you with a package that includes a ''Request for Reconsideration'' form to complete. It’s a good idea to get assistance completing this form (sources of assistance are listed at the end of this script).  


Not every decision can be reconsidered, but if you are not sure about your case, complete a Request for Reconsideration form and give it to the Ministry. A reconsideration officer will tell you if the decision can be reconsidered. The Ministry website has more on this at [http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm].
Not every decision can be reconsidered, but if you are not sure about your case, complete a ''Request for Reconsideration'' form and give it to the Ministry. A reconsideration officer will tell you if the decision can be reconsidered. The Ministry website has more on this at [http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/appeal.htm].


====How long do you have to submit the reconsideration form?====
====How long do you have to submit the reconsideration form?====
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