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Help’s at hand

HELP’S AT Hand, a_ weekly feature by the North Shore Infor- mation and Volunteer Centre, an- swers questions about and discusses such topics as govern- ment policies and programs, benefits, consumer and legal rights, taxation and public ser- vices.

Answers published in this col- umn are intended only as a general guide and should not be applied to specific individual cases without further consultation.

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Question: I lost my job a few monihs ago and my unemployment insurance payments are about to run out. I am a single parent of a four-year-old daughter and, unless I can find work soon I will have to go on welfare.

My daughter kas medical prob- lems which require regular treat- ment and a special diet. I am very concerned about how I will be able to afford to pay for the attention she needs. Can I get help?

Answer: As a single parent on welfare you will receive a Medical Services Plan (MSP) card from the Ministry of Social Services and Housing. This covers such things as medical and dental treatment,

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prescription medications and eye glasses.

If other things are medically prescribed for you or your daugh- ter, such as dentures or therapy or rehabilitation, you can also get these through the Ministry and MSP.

If you did not have children or if you were in a two-parent family, you would be expected to pay the premiums yourself.

Those who do not qualify for free coverage but who have an ongoing medical condition, such as diabetes, can appeal and often get medical coverage.

Regarding the special diet your daughter needs, be sure to ask your financial aid worker for the Diet Allowance that the Ministry provides.

This will give you up to $20 per month to pay for the special food. You will need a statement from the doctor, dietician or nutritionist to prove that the diet is necessary.

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