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Treatment Benefits Program
Healthcare coverage for qualified Veterans
Latest source updateLast Update: August 1, 2026Latest change: Changed: funding terms, timeline and deadlines, application process.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 1, 2026
Latest change: Changed: funding terms, timeline and deadlines, application process.
Grant changed: funding terms, timeline and deadlines
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Treatment Benefits Program provides financial support to qualified Veterans. It covers medical, nursing and related healthcare, aids for daily living, special equipment, prescription medication, dental, audiology and vision services, and travel expenses incurred when travelling to receive healthcare services or benefits may be reimbursed by VAC.
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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; as well as dental, audiology, or vision services
- travel expenses incurred by the Veteran when travelling to receive healthcare services or benefits
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. It covers medical, nursing and related healthcare, aids for daily living, special equipment, prescription medication, dental, audiology and vision services, and travel expenses incurred when travelling to receive healthcare services or benefits may be reimbursed by VAC.
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