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Employment Insurance – Caregivers (Critically Ill, Injured, End-of-Life)

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada

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Service Description

Caregiving benefits provide financial assistance while an individual is away from work to care for or support a critically ill or injured person, or someone needing end-of-life care. Caregivers do not have to be related to or live with the person being cared for, but the caregiver must be considered like a family member.

The three types of caregiving benefits:

  • Family caregiver benefit for children – up to 35 weeks – providing care for a critically ill or injured person under 18.
  • Family caregiver benefit for adults – up to 15 weeks – providing care for a critically ill or injured person 18 or over.
  • Compassionate care benefits – up to 26 weeks – providing care to a person of any age who requires end-of-life care.

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Eligibility

A family member, or someone who is considered to be like family, who is providing care or support to the person who is critically ill or injured, or needing end-of-life care.

Application Process

Fill out online application.

Fees

None

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-529-3742

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Business Line: 1-800-206-7218

EI Telephone Information Service

Service Website

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html

Coverage Area

Saskatchewan

Languages Offered

English, French

Service Canada Outreach Centre – La Loche

Address

La Loche Recreation Centre
Montgrand Street
La Loche SK  S0M 1G0

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Free parking. Payment method accepted: Cheque

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Check the website for dates and hours.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Website

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=SK-SBS&lang=eng

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