The Caregiver Recognition Benefit simplified how Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) recognizes and supports caregivers:
- $1000 monthly, tax free benefit directly to caregivers
- No time limit to apply
- Recognition of caregivers support to Veteran
- Replaced the Family Caregiver Relief Benefit (Federal budget 2017)
April 1, 2018 implementation date.
Link: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/services/health/caregiver-recognition-benefit