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Veterans Independence Program
The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) assists clients to remain
healthy and independent in their own homes or communities. It
does this by offering a variety of services to those who meet
the eligibility requirements. VIP is not intended to replace
other federal, provincial or municipal programs. It is combined
with these other available services to best meet the needs of
each client. The services veterans receive depend on their particular
circumstances and health needs.
- All pensioners who require VIP for their pensioned conditions;
- Wartime pensioners who are seriously disabled (pensioned at 78% or higher) or medium disabled (pensioned between 48 and 77%) who require VIP services based solely on need;
- Pensioners who have multiple health conditions, which when combined with their pensioned condition places them at risk, may be provided VIP services based on need;
- War Veterans who qualify because of low income; the income levels are established under the War Veterans Allowance Act;
- Totally disabled former Prisoners of War;
- Overseas Service Veterans at home on a waitlist for a Priority Access Bed;
- Primary caregivers of veterans who were receiving housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance services under the VIP program before they passed away or were admitted to a long-term care facility are eligible to continue to receive these services, if they are required for health reasons and to remain independent at home. Primary caregivers may include eligible spouses, common-law partners, and others.
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VIP assists with the costs of certain services provided at the
client's home such as:
- grounds maintenance including grass cutting or snow
removal;
- housekeeping including help with routine tasks such
as laundering, cleaning, vacuuming and preparing
meals;
- personal care services to assist with bathing, dressing
and eating;
- nutrition services like meals-on-wheels and wheels-to-meals;
and
- health and support services provided by health professionals.
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Other services are also available under VIP.
- Transportation costs may be covered for other activities
such as shopping, banking, attending senior citizen centers and
churches, and visiting friends when transportation is not otherwise
available.
- Ambulatory health care covers certain health and social
services provided outside the home such as adult day care, and
travel costs to access these services.
- Nursing home care may also be provided when living
at home is no longer practical and a greater level of nursing
and personal assistance is needed.
- Home adaptations can be made. For example, bathrooms,
kitchens and doorways can be modified to provide access for basic
everyday activities such as food preparation, personal hygiene
and sleep. Home adaptations do not include general renovations
or repairs.
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VAC staff will determine your needs, the services to be provided and the amount to be paid.
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