Caregiver Recognition Benefit (Veterans Affairs Canada)

A tax-free monthly payment from Veterans Affairs Canada to the unpaid caregiver of a former Canadian Armed Forces member who needs ongoing care at home. A decision usually comes within eight weeks.

Program in Canada-wide. Government benefits Money, grants & charity Disability Seniors

How to reach them

1. Apply on their application form.
2. Questions? 1-866-522-2122
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

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Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/eng/financial-support/compen....

Good to know

• For whomFormer Canadian Armed Forces members with a VAC Disability Award or Pain and Suffering Compensation who need daily care, and their unpaid caregiver aged 18 or older.
• CostFree
• Their stepsFill out the application with your caregiver; both of you sign it. Apply online through My VAC Account, or print and mail the form. For help, call 1-866-522-2122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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