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    PWD Moving Supplement Mar 2020

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    The document summarizes the guidelines for receiving a moving supplement from the Ministry in British Columbia. It states that to qualify, an individual must have no other resources to cover moving costs and get approval from the Ministry first. It then lists several situations where a supplement may be provided, such as for confirmed employment, substantially lower rent, or facing an imminent safety threat. It provides details on how to apply, what costs may be covered like storage or shipping in some cases, and allows for reimbursement in exceptional circumstances like fleeing abuse without prior approval.

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    The document summarizes the guidelines for receiving a moving supplement from the Ministry in British Columbia. It states that to qualify, an individual must have no other resources to cover moving costs and get approval from the Ministry first. It then lists several situations where a supplement may be provided, such as for confirmed employment, substantially lower rent, or facing an imminent safety threat. It provides details on how to apply, what costs may be covered like storage or shipping in some cases, and allows for reimbursement in exceptional circumstances like fleeing abuse without prior approval.

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    The document summarizes the guidelines for receiving a moving supplement from the Ministry in British Columbia. It states that to qualify, an individual must have no other resources to cover moving costs and get approval from the Ministry first. It then lists several situations where a supplement may be provided, such as for confirmed employment, substantially lower rent, or facing an imminent safety threat. It provides details on how to apply, what costs may be covered like storage or shipping in some cases, and allows for reimbursement in exceptional circumstances like fleeing abuse without prior approval.

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    The document summarizes the guidelines for receiving a moving supplement from the Ministry in British Columbia. It states that to qualify, an individual must have no other resources to cover moving costs and get approval from the Ministry first. It then lists several situations where a supplement may be provided, such as for confirmed employment, substantially lower rent, or facing an imminent safety threat. It provides details on how to apply, what costs may be covered like storage or shipping in some cases, and allows for reimbursement in exceptional circumstances like fleeing abuse without prior approval.

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    MOVING SUPPLEMENT

    The Ministry may provide a moving supplement in specific


    situations for individuals on income assistance, hardship
    assistance or disability assistance. In order to qualify for the
    moving supplement, both the following MUST apply:

    ✓ There are no other resources available to the family to cover


    moving costs
    ✓ Must have approval first from the ministry before incurring
    moving costs (with some exceptions)

    THE SUPPLEMENT MAY BE PROVIDED IF:

    STORAGE FEES
    + You have confirmed employment If a person is eligible for the supplement and needs to store
    + You are moving to substantially less rent possessions for a limited time, storage fees may be paid by
    + Transportation is needed to a child protection hearing the ministry depending on the circumstances
    + You have been compelled to move from your current rental
    situation
    + You are facing an imminent threat to the physical safety of anyone
    in the family unit SHIPPING COSTS FOR PERSONAL POSSESSIONS
    + Your place has been sold, is being demolished or is condemned Recipients will not be paid to ship items out of province
    such as heavy furniture or household goods. Exceptions
    and notice to vacate has been given
    may include items that are necessary to help with a
    person’s disability (i.e. motorized mobility device).

    HOW TO APPLY

    + Contact the Ministry at 1-866-866-0800 to let them know


    you are moving and the reasons for your move.
    + The Ministry will ask you to get moving estimates from
    licensed moving companies. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
    + Submit financial statements to show all the resources that If you move without getting pre-approval from the Ministry
    could have been used to cover the moving costs. you may be reimbursed IF there were exceptional
    circumstances (i.e. fleeing abuse)
    + Submit estimates to the ministry for approval. Once
    approved, arrangements will be made to cover the
    approved costs and you can go ahead with your moving
    arrangements.
    + If you submit the cost of a rental truck, the moving
    supplement will cover the cost of the rental only and not
    cover cost of your labour or anyone who helps you.

    Source: Moving, Transportation, & Living Costs - Province of British Columbia

    March 2020 | www.AskanAdvocate.ca

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