Keeping the Promise
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Taking care of the most urgent needs of our long-time Veterans and their families is an important part of our everyday work. Thanks to changes in some of our programs and
services that began in the fall of 2003, we have now been able to reach out to more older clients than ever before! For example:
13,500+ Primary Caregivers including Survivors
The Veterans Independence Program has been changed so that primary caregivers,
including survivors, can receive housekeeping and/or groundskeeping services for as long as needed. So far, the changes have helped more than 13,500 people. These people cared for Veterans who received one, or both, of these VIP services:
- at the time they passed away; or
- were admitted to a long-term care facility.
We are still reviewing some applications and welcome new ones.
1,000 POWs
Nearly 1,000 more Prisoners of War (POWs) have been helped due to changes to the Pension Act. For example:
- More than 200 POWs who were held captive between 30 and 88 days now get compensation for the first time.
- More than 760 POWs held for 911 days or longer now get more compensation.
- POWs who are totally disabled now get health care benefits plus home care under VIP.
2,650 War Veterans
War Veterans who have an illness or injury that is assessed between 48% and 77%
can now get treatment for all their health problems, not just the ones that are related
to their pensioned condition. So far, this has helped about 2,650 pensioners.
2,200+ Overseas Veterans
Overseas Veterans who are on a wait list to be admitted to one of our Department's
priority access beds can now get support in a long-term care facility in their area, or at home. So far, more than 2,200 war Veterans are getting support in their local care facility or they are getting VIP services and health care support in their own homes.
110+ Allied Veterans
Allied Veterans who came to Canada after the war and who have lived in this country for at least 10 years can now get long-term care in a community facility. To date, we've been able to provide more than 110 Allied clients with the long-term care they need.
Need to Know More?
Please call 1-866-522-2122 to learn more about:
- the VIP changes or to apply; or
- to learn more about any of the other programs or services.
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