Veterans Financial Assistance

• Family Caregiver Benefit for Children: Providing care to a critically ill or injured person under 18 years (maximum weeks payable up to 35 weeks)
• Family Caregiver Benefit for Adults: Providing care to a critically ill or injured person 18 years or older(maximum weeks payable up to 15 weeks)
• Compassionate Care Benefits: A person of any age who requires end-of-life care (maximum weeks payable up to 26 weeks)

Provides families with a bridge pass and/or $ 25 gas card for trips to Moncton and $50 gas card for trips to Halifax, Saint John, or beyond to assist with transportation for medical purposes.

Note: Applications must be submitted early enough to allow time for approval in advance of the travel.

A variety of financial programs and services for veterans and their families. Includes:

• Income supports
• Compensation for illness and injury
• Emergency funds
• Medical costs
• Help at home
• Death and bereavement
• Prisoner of war benefits

• Hearing loss and tinnitus: Compensation, hearing aids and accessories
• Mental health and wellness: Counselling, peer support, and compensation
• Physical health and wellness: Compensation, rehabilitation services, help at home, financial assistance for medical costs including long-term care, and caregiver benefits
• Case management: One-on-one support to help with a significant challenge in life

Assists veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of impending homelessness by providing a case worker who can support them in attaining life stabilization.

Helps veterans remain independent and self-sufficient in their home and community.

Offers financial assistance to obtain services. Includes:

• Snow removal
• Lawn mowing
• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Errand services
• Personal care (for example, assistance with personal needs such as bathing, dressing, and eating)
• Access to nutrition (for example, services such as Meals on Wheels or Wheels to Meals)
• Health and support services such as assessments, diagnostic services, and personal care by a health professional
• Ambulatory health care services such as health assessments, diagnostic services, and social and recreational activities (for example, adult day care) as well as transportation to receive the service
• Transportation services to help support independence and participation in social activities if you are at risk of social isolation and have financial need
• Home adaptations for making changes to your home to allow you to carry out everyday activities (does not include general renovations or repairs)
• Intermediate care services when you need a greater level of nursing or personal assistance

Program does not replace other federal, provincial or municipal programs. It complements existing programs to help meet needs.