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Program: Health Care Benefits Program  
Organization: Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Hamilton District Office
Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
Teletype: 1-833-921-0071
Crisis: VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
Email: information@veterans.gc.ca
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/financial-programs-and-servi...
Address:
55 Bay St N, 9th Fl
Hamilton, ON
L8R 3P7
Intersection: Bay St N and York Blvd
Location: Hamilton (Central)
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
Service Description: Provides financial support to qualified veterans for health care services and benefits * available through VACs 14 programs * may also reimburse travel expenses incurred when travelling to receive treatment benefits and services 

Benefits may include: medical, surgical and dental care, prosthetic devices, medical equipment and home adaptations, supplementary benefits and prescription drugs
Fees: Free
Application: Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Recipients may qualify for one or more treatment options if they are in receipt of a disability benefit, or in receipt of the Veterans Independence Program, or in receipt of financial assistance through the Long Term Care program, or in receipt of the War Veterans Allowance
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number
Area(s) Served: Brant, Brantford, Haldimand, Hamilton, Norfolk, Halton Region, and Niagara Region

This information was last completely updated on 4/19/2024

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