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I receive only emergency assistance
Art. 12 of the Federal Constitution guarantees to every person in distress the right to obtain assistance. This right is absolute and applies regardless of residence status (ATF 131 I 166). Emergency assistance includes: basic accommodation, food, clothing and medical care…
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# Applicable Law Articles (Note: The text provided contains only a heading/title without substantive content to translate. The section "Articles de loi applicables" translates to "Applicable Law Articles" or "Applicable Legal Provisions.")
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- ASA 82 — Social welfare and emergency assistance
Critical deadlines
- Verification of constitutional conditions — immediate (FC 12 / SMA 82)
- Seizure of the competent cantonal service — immediate upon request (LAsi 82 / cantonal legislation)
- # Associated support — in the 7 days
- Appeal against unfavorable decision — 30 days from decision (Con. 12 / ECHR 3)
- # Access to Medical Care — at any time
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