[news] How Disability Benefits are Failing British Columbians

[Mostly Water - "Canadian" and International alternative news feed]

British Columbians with disabilities find themselves dealing with a benefits system that, from its legislation to the interpretation and execution of policy, is informed by a focus on gate-keeping and costcutting. Narrow eligibility requirements, complicated application processes, delays and unrealistic decisions are causing **enormous hardships**. Much-needed benefits are being delayed or denied by restrictive legislation and definitions, cost-cutting “streamlining” procedures...and the removal of discretion in decision-making.

  


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