More Support for Allied Veterans

• Introduction
• Do I Qualify?
• Application Kit
• Questions and Answers
• News Releases
• Allied Countries

Introduction

As of January 2010, changes to the War Veterans Allowance Act provide low-income Allied Veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War with access to War Veterans Allowance and associated assistance and health benefits.

Low-income Allied Veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War who live in Canada may have access to:

• War Veterans Allowance — Guaranteed monthly income to meet basic needs.
• Assistance Fund — Financial assistance in times of emergency that affect health and/or safety.
• Funeral and Burial — Financial assistance to ensure a dignified funeral and burial for Veterans.
• Treatment Benefits — Coverage ranging from hearing aids to prescription drugs to dental and vision care.
• Veterans Independence Program — A home-care program that includes personal care services, access to nutritious meals, housekeeping, grounds maintenance and other services.
• Long-Term Care — Care in a facility for those who are no longer able to stay at home.

Family members may also receive the War Veterans Allowance, the Assistance Fund and housekeeping and grounds maintenance to help them remain in their own homes.