Recorded on October 26 2022
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A review of how to help clients who have been told by MSDPR that they have overpayments. The session identifies important issues to be aware of and strategies for handling such cases.

00:00 Introduction
03:08 Common overpayment-related client issues
11:20 Legislation around overpayments
13:16 Reconsideration and appeal rights
23:31 Compliance reviews
59:09 Recent changes to sanctions
1:03:54 Possible results of compliance reviews
1:07:43 Client error or Ministry error
1:18:55 PLMS Sub-Committee

Speakers:
Alison Ward, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Andrew Robb, Disability Law Clinic
Sonia Marino, First United Legal Advocacy Program

Community Legal Assistance Society: https://clasbc.net/
Disability Law Clinic: https://disabilityalliancebc.org/prog...
First United Legal Advocacy Program: https://firstunited.ca/how-we-help/le...

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