Tell me about EI sickness benefits
EI sickness benefits
Employment Insurance can pay you for up to 26 weeks if you cannot work for medical reasons, such as illness, injury or quarantine. It pays 55% of your earnings, up to $729 a week.
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Who qualifies:
- You cannot work for medical reasons
- Weekly pay dropped over 40% for 1 week+
- 600 insured hours in the last 52 weeks
What you need to apply:
- Medical certificate from your doctor
- Your SIN and bank details
- Records of Employment from the past 52 weeks
We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-800-206-7218
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../ei-sickness.html.
Good to know
- For whomWorkers who cannot work for medical reasons and have enough insured hours.
- CostFree
- Their stepsApply online right after you stop working. Waiting over 4 weeks may cost you benefits. Get a medical certificate signed by your doctor. Watch for a letter with an access code to track your claim.
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We read this on their own website on 5 October 2026.
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