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Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits

Employment Insurance (EI) provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.

Current application processing time: 28 days

Delivered by: Service Canada

Eligibility Information

Am I eligible?
Should I apply for the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits?

Application Information

How do I apply?
What information/documents do I need to apply?
What is the status of my application?
How do I appeal a decision?

Payment Information

How much will I receive?
When will I receive my payment?
How long can I receive Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits?
How do I change my address or direct deposit information?
Can I receive my Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit outside Canada?

Forms

What forms do I need to apply?

Contact Information

How do I contact the Employment Insurance program?


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