Annex D: CRB Eligibility Business Process

The CRB is payable to informal caregivers who:

1. are 18 years of age or older; and
2. are not paid for providing or coordinating care; and
3. are providing essential support in the provision of care to a Veteran who:
   • has been approved for a VAC disability award resulting in an ongoing need for care for at least the next 12 months; and
   • requires at least one of the following:
     1. a level of care and supervision consistent with admission to an institution (i.e. long term care facility); OR
     2. daily physical assistance or supervision of another person to assist with a minimum of four (4) activities of daily living (ADLs); OR
     3. constant supervision to assure personal safety except for short periods of time (i.e. 2-3 hours during the day or 5-6 hours overnight).