Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC) provides a range of benefits and services to eligible members and their families.
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Veteran’s Affairs Canada (VAC) offers benefits to people who have served in the Canadian Forces and some RCMP Veterans with service-related injuries or conditions. VAC benefits can be for financial support, healthcare services, rehabilitation, and other forms of assistance to veterans and their families or caregivers.
Learn About
- Learn about Veterans Benefits in Canada, as well as the eligibility criteria and application process from the Government of Canada.
- Learn more about health care funds to support veteran’s access to medical, dental, and mental health care services. Coverage may include treatment for service-related conditions, prescription medications, access to specialized services such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and funding for mobility aids/devices, caregivers, and home modifications.
- Explore the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) that assists veterans to remain independent in their own homes while aging in place. Benefits may include housekeeping services, grounds maintenance, home adaptations, and assistance with transportation.
- Inquire about supports for veteran’s family members including counselling services, caregiver support, and financial assistance for funeral and burial expenses.
Explore Other Benefits
- Understand that Wayfinder is an online tool provided by the Canadian government to help people with disabilities and their families navigate various federal and provincial programs and services. It is specifically aimed at helping individuals with disabilities find the support they need in areas like health care, financial assistance, and community services. Whereas the Benefits Finder is broader and not limited to individuals with disabilities—it helps all Canadians find benefits they might be eligible for, based on their personal circumstances. See the list of benefits offered by the Government of Canada.
- Explore the Benefits Finder to learn more about publicly funded benefits and those you might be eligible to receive.
- Know that having a chronic health condition, dependent on your physical and mental health capacity, may also qualify you for disability benefits such as the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, and Canadian Pension Plan-Disability.
- Learn about benefits specifically design for people with disabilities (including people with limiting chronic health conditions) by using the Disability-Benefits-Compass from Prosper Canada.
- Check out the government of Canada Retirement Hub to learn about how to plan for, apply, and manage your public benefits.
- Use the Canadian Retirement Income Calculator to learn about some of your potential retirement income by combining your expected OAS pension and CPP Disability pension.
- Work with an accountant to ensure your income tax is filed every year. Know that an income tax assessment is required for most government benefits and services.
If you have a chronic health condition or disability, explore all available pensions and benefits early to support your financial and lifestyle plans while managing your health. Mywell Health lists potential benefits under My Financial Plan, with more details in the resource kit.
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