Compensation
There are a number of hepatitis C compensation plans available depending upon the year a person was infected through the blood system.
Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Pre-January 1, 1986 and Post-July 1, 1990
Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Between January 1, 1986 and July 1, 1990
Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Pre-January 1, 1986 and Post-July 1, 1990
On June 8, 2007, the Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C Class Action Settlement Agreement was approved by the courts as being fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the class. The courts also selected Crawford Class Actions Services as the administrator of the compensation fund. Crawford will operate as an independent third party at arm's length from the federal government, and as a result, the Government of Canada does not have control over the timing of the remaining steps. The administrator established procedures to receive and review applications and provide compensation payments to approved applicants. On August 10, 2007 the compensation plan was implemented. Information on how to apply for compensation may be obtained by contacting the administrator toll-free at 1-866-334-3361, by e-mail at preposthepc@crawco.ca or by going to the Crawford website . One of the roles of the administrator is to assist the applicant through all phases of the application process. If you have any questions on how to obtain information (for example, blood transfusion records or how to arrange a traceback) contact Crawford at their toll-free number.
Key Characteristics of the pre-1986/post-1990 Hepatitis C Final Settlement Agreement (June 2007)
Counsel for the pre 1986/post 1990 class
Questions and Answers
New Release: Courts approve the Pre-1986/post-1990 Hepatitis C settlement agreement (June 8, 2007)
News Release: Prime Minister Harper announces agreement to compensate pre-1986/post-1990 hepatitis C victims (July 25, 2006)
News Release: $1B Hepatitis C Compensation Agreement Completed and Now Proceeds to Courts (December 15, 2006)
Provincial compensation plans
Some provinces have acted alone and have chosen to provide compensation for individuals infected with hepatitis C pre-1986 and post-1990. British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario et Quebec each provide a provincial compensation plan.
British Columbia
A settlement has also been reached with the Province of British Columbia for persons who were infected with the hepatitis C virus as a result of tainted blood received in British Columbia prior to 1986 and between July 1, 1990 and September 28, 1998 inclusive. KPMG Inc. has also been appointed claims administrator pursuant to this particular settlement. A person who is a primarily infected claimant, is approved for the Red Cross Plan of Compromise and Arrangement and establishes that his or her claim arises from blood received in British Columbia will automatically qualify for additional payments from the $6.5 million fund created by British Columbia. Further information can be obtained on the settlement with British Columbia by contacting the Claim Administrator at KPMG Inc. or class counsel at:
Klein, Lyons
Barristers & Solicitors
1100 - 1333 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 4C1
Telephone: 604-874-7171
Fax: 604-874-7180
Website: www.kleinlyons.com
Manitoba
On January 18, 2001, the Government of Manitoba
announced a compensation program for Manitobans infected with hepatitis
C through the Canadian blood supply before 1986 and after 1990. The Manitoba
Hepatitis C Assistance Package (MHCAP) consists of a one-time
payment of $10,000 from the Manitoba government. To obtain an application
package, assistance in filling out the application, or for more information
regarding MHCAP, the public may call 204-788-6339 (in Winnipeg) or
toll-free 1-866-357-0196.
MHCAP
Manitoba Health
4036 - 300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Toll-free: 1-866-357-0196
E-mail: mgi@gov.mb.ca
Ontario
Under the Ontario
Hepatitis C Assistance Plan (OHCAP) , the Ontario
government has decided to provide a one-time payment to individuals
who contracted hepatitis C through the blood system in Ontario,
or to individuals who were infected with HCV by a spouse, partner
or parent who received blood or blood products in Ontario, before
January 1, 1986, or between July 2, 1990 to September 28, 1998.
You may obtain application forms at the following address:
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ontario Hepatitis C Assistance Plan (OHCAP)
c/o 77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON
M7A 1N3
Toll free: 1-877-222-4977
E-mail : infomoh@gov.on.ca
Quebec
Assistance is available under the Quebec
Financial Assistance Program to individuals who contracted hepatitis C as a
direct result of a blood transfusion in Quebec or the administration
of blood products in Quebec. Individuals indirectly infected from
a spouse, father or mother who contracted the disease as a result
of a blood transfusion in Quebec or administration of blood products
in Quebec may also be eligible for compensation. Individuals must
have been infected either before January 1, 1986 or after July 1,
1990, but before September 28, 1998 to be eligible. Further information
about this compensation may obtained by calling, toll-free, 1-800-561-9749.
Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec
P.O. Box 18000
Québec, Québec G1K 9H1
Toll Free: 1-800-561-9749
E-mail: communications@msss.gouv.qc.ca
3. Red Cross Plan of Compromise and Arrangement
Compensation for individuals infected with hepatitis C through the blood system outside of the 1986-1990 period may become available through the Plan of Compromise and Arrangement put forth by the Red Cross and approved by Red Cross creditors on August 30, 2000. Portions of that Plan are still subject to court approval. For more information contact:
KPMG Inc.
600 Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Suite 1500
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0A3
Att: Claims Administrator
Toll Free: 1-888-840-5764
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