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Veterans Independence Program for Primary Caregivers (Veterans Affairs Canada)

Veterans Independence Program for Primary Caregivers (Veterans Affairs Canada) is a program run by Veterans Affairs Canada for the unpaid primary caregiver of a Veteran who got the Veterans Independence Program, who lived in the Veteran's home for at least a year before the Veteran passed away or moved to long-term care. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Unpaid primary caregiver of a Veteran; Lived in the Veteran's home at least a year; Veteran passed away or moved to long-term care; Live in Canada and have a health-related need.

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Yearly tax-free funding from Veterans Affairs Canada to help the primary caregiver of a Veteran pay for housekeeping and grounds maintenance. It is for caregivers after the Veteran, who got the Veterans Independence Program, has moved to long-term care or passed away. The amount depends on the going rate for these services in your area.

Who qualifies

The unpaid primary caregiver of a Veteran who got the Veterans Independence Program, who lived in the Veteran's home for at least a year before the Veteran passed away or moved to long-term care.

You likely qualify if:

  • Unpaid primary caregiver of a Veteran
  • Lived in the Veteran's home at least a year
  • Veteran passed away or moved to long-term care
  • Live in Canada and have a health-related need

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Questions? 1-866-522-2122
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is veterans.gc.ca/en/housing-and-home-life/hel....

Good to know

  • CostFree
  • Their stepsApply online with the guided form in My VAC Account, or mail form VAC-1145AP to Veterans Affairs Canada, PO Box 6000, Matane, QC G4W 0E4. For help, call 1-866-522-2122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.

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What to bring

  • Form VAC-1145AP or a My VAC Account

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 6, 2026 on the official page

Run by Veterans Affairs Canada.

We read this on their own website on October 6, 2026. Read from: veterans.gc.ca/en/housing-and-home-li....

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