The person giving you this letter may be eligible for disability benefits from BC Benefits, Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security, and needs your help to complete his or her application for these benefits. To qualify for benefits, a person with a disability has to meet the specific legal requirements established by the ministry. In deciding who qualifies for disability benefits, the ministry relies heavily on information provided in the assessor's report and the physician's report. The Legal Services Society has compiled the following information for assessors to familiarize you with the factors that play a key role in ministry decisions regarding disability benefits. Please take the time to review this material.
Applicants do have the right to appeal.
Thank you for taking the time to review this information and complete the application. Sandi Tremblay Chair Legal Services Society Information for assessors The Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security has a two-tiered category of disability benefits for people with disabilities. There are significant differences between these two levels. See the comparison chart for details. You will be asked to complete Part B of the application, the assessor's report.