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Treatment Benefits Program
Coverage for qualified Veterans
Latest source updateLast Update: August 25, 2026Latest change: The non-emergency ambulance services page no longer shows a Provincial coverage: No entry, changing the visible benefit details for this treatment benefit.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 25, 2026
Latest change: The non-emergency ambulance services page no longer shows a Provincial coverage: No entry, changing the visible benefit details for this treatment benefit.
Non-emergency ambulance benefit details updated
The non-emergency ambulance services page now shows different benefit-grid content: the Provincial coverage: No entry is no longer visible. This changes the visible coverage information for this treatment benefit and may affect how the service is interpreted for eligibility or reimbursement review.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Treatment Benefits Program provides financial support to qualified Veterans for a wide variety of healthcare benefits and services. Coverage includes medical, nursing and related healthcare, aids for daily living, special equipment, prescription medication, and dental, audiology, or vision services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coverage for a variety of benefits and services to help you get—and stay—healthy.
- Travel to receive healthcare services or benefits.
Documents Needed
- Application form submitted in writing or through My VAC Account.
- Medical reports or other records supporting the health condition.
- Service-related information or documents.
- Income information for benefit calculation.
- For survivors or orphans: death certificate and relationship documents.
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Qualified Veterans
Who is not eligible
- Veterans whose physical or mental health problem resulted primarily from service in the CAF on or before April 1, 1947, or from service in the Korean War
- Veterans whose physical or mental health problem was caused by a willful self-inflicted injury or improper conduct
- Serving CAF members who have not yet released
Eligible expenses
- Medical, nursing and related healthcare
- Aids for daily living
- Special equipment
- Prescription medication
- Dental, audiology, or vision services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- VAC does not cover ambulance services needed as a result of an accident when services are covered by a 3rd party.
Eligible geographic areas
- No residency in Canada is required for Veteran eligibility
How to apply
- Apply online - My VAC Account
Processing and Agreement
- As VAC's claims administrator, Medavie Blue Cross is responsible for processing claims.
Additional information
- This benefits grid is updated weekly.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Treatment Benefits Program Program
What is the Treatment Benefits Program?
The Treatment Benefits Program provides financial support to qualified Veterans for a wide variety of healthcare benefits and services. Coverage includes medical, nursing and related healthcare, aids for daily living, special equipment, prescription medication, and dental, audiology, or vision services.
Who is eligible for the Treatment Benefits Program program?
To be eligible for the Treatment Benefits Program program, you must:
Qualified Veterans
What expenses are eligible under Treatment Benefits Program?
Coverage for a variety of benefits and services to help you get—and stay—healthy.
Travel to receive healthcare services or benefits.
Who can I contact for more information about the Treatment Benefits Program?
You can contact Medavie Blue Cross or by phone at 1-866-522-2122.
Where is the Treatment Benefits Program available?
The Treatment Benefits Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Treatment Benefits Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Treatment Benefits Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Treatment Benefits Program?
Treatment Benefits Program is funded by Medavie Blue Cross