Veterans Financial Assistance

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.

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.

• 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

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

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.

• 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)