How do I set up a My Self Serve (MySS) account

My Self Serve (MySS) provides online access to income and disability assistance for residents of British Columbia.

If you are currently in receipt of income or disability assistance, My Self Serve will allow you to securely access your current information online. For example, you can view personal messages from the ministry, submit your monthly report, and upload forms.

Once you are in My Self Serve, you can submit a “request for assistance.” Make sure to say in the request that you want to apply for PWD.

Resources

I need help with my Disability Tax Credit

You can ask for support before, during and after applying for your DTC.

Disability Alliance BC - Sample Letter for Your Doctor

Dear Doctor, I am writing to ask you to complete a Medical Report for my application for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits.

If your DTC application is denied

If your Disability Tax Credit application is denied, you will get a ‘notice of determination’ letter from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

If your CPP-D application is denied

You will get a decision letter from Service Canada. It will explain why your application was denied.

Definitions of Arthritis and Depression

Below are definitions of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression which can help describe these medical conditions when you and/or your medical professional complete the medical forms in benefit applications.

How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner who will work with you

How do I get a Social Insurance Number?

Find your birth certificate, Certificate of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence card. These are called primary documents.

How you can help your medical practitioner complete the DTC medical form

If you are unable to open an RDSP

If you have trouble opening an RDSP, even if you meet all the eligibility criteria, it is usually because your financial institution is missing some information.

Impact on daily living activities

Here are some examples of how you might describe the impact on daily living activities.

There are three ways to file income taxes

You can file your taxes electronically (online) using NETFILE (an electronic tax-filing service that sends your tax return directly to the Canada Revenue Agency.

Questions to ask when deciding which financial institution to choose to open your RDSP.

Is the financial institution convenient for me to reach?

How do I set up a My Self Serve (MySS) account

My Self Serve (MySS) provides online access to income and disability assistance for residents of British Columbia.