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Online Resources
Welcome to the Ministry of Housing and Social Development Online Resource.
The Online Resource (OLR) is a one-stop source for all BCEA policy, procedures and program information for eligibility for ministry employment and assistance programs.
Information in the Online Resource is organized into Topic Categories.
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To view an expanded list of available Topics, click on the appropriate category and then on the desired topic to have its home page displayed.
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Topic home pages provide an overview and links to relevant acts and regulations, policy, procedures, contacts, rate tables and resources for the public, such as fact sheets and brochures.
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Topics are updated regularly to provide the most current information available.
For more information on how to use the Online Resource and the index, please visit our Navigation Tips page.
A Table of Contents listing all the Topics of the OLR is also available to assist you. You can open this Table of Contents and go directly to any Topic home page.
For access to the index, click here.
What's New
February 8, 2010
Employment Programs and Community Services
Process for confirming EI eligibility for clients suitable for BCEP referral.
February 1, 2010
Verification and Eligibility
The Ministry of Health Services has introduced a flat monthly rate for residential care facilities effective February 1, 2010. Policy and procedures have been updated to reflect this change.
January 12, 2010
Verification and Eligibility
Hardship
A change has been made on when a regional office will request a panel interview for sponsored immigrant clients who are reporting a health and safety concern, but have no third party documentation to support their allegation.
January 4, 2010
Decisions, Reconsideration and Appeal
Reconsideration and Appeal brochure has been updated.
Program Administration
Application
- BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Application - Stage 1
- BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Application - Stage 2
- Orientation
- Immediate Needs
- Three Week Work Search
The new Your Guide to Employment and Assistance brochure encompasses information on who may be eligible, how to apply, the orientation session and three-week work search, and employment programs, and includes a step-by-step flow chart detailing the application process. This brochure and Your Responsibilities and Rights brochure have been added to Resources for Clients.
Application
Verification and Eligibility
Persons with Disabilities Designation
Disability Assistance and Trusts booklet has been added to Resources for Clients.
December 31, 2009
Procedures have been updated to develop a proactive method for processing MCFD requests for information by clarifying the steps in communicating child protection issues/concerns.
Program Administration
December 18, 2009
General Supplements
Procedures have been updated for process to request images of cashed cheques.
December 1, 2009
Verification and Eligibility
Employment and Assistance Regulation has been amended to provide staff with the legal authority to apply discretion in certain circumstances.
November 25, 2009
Other Programs
Procedures have been updated to increase the number of days the Family Maintenance Worker (FMW) has to open a referral to allow more time for case management, and support the consistent application of the process for consent orders.
November 5, 2009
Verification and Eligibility
Employment Strategy for Persons with Disabilities
The following frequently used MHSD forms in the above topics are now available for clients and applicants to use.
Two-Year Independence Assessment (HSD3267), Application for Income Assistance for Child in the Home of a Relative (HSD0080B), Child in the Home of a Relative Screening Consent (HSD3184), Direct Deposit Request (HSD2648), Shelter Information (HSD3037) and the Self-Employment Program Monthly Reporting Worksheet (HSD3010).
