Caregiver Recognition Benefit
- Caregiver Recognition Benefit – Application and General Information
Case Management
- Case Conferencing
- Case Management FAQs
- Case Management Framework
- Case Management Guidelines for Veterans with Chronic Pain
- Case Manager's Checklist For Case Planning
- Case Managers Guidelines for Working with Veterans Who Are Homeless
- Case Need and Complexity Indicator
- Clinical Care Managers for Veterans with Complex Health Needs
- Distinctions Between Treatment Benefits and Medical or Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services
- FAQs: Case Planning (2011)
- FAQs: Client Service Agent (CSA) Workload Measurement Tool Project (2013)
- Final Project Report: Client Service Agent Workload Measurement Tool
- Guided Support Guideline
- Guidelines for Caring Carefully
- Guidelines for Case Conferencing
- Guidelines for Case Planning
- Guidelines for Engaging Families
- Guidelines for Working With Veterans Experiencing Anger
- Homeless Veteran - Business Process for Screening and Referral
- How to Process Consent Forms and Initiate Contact with Veterans in the Criminal Justice System
- Indicators for Referral: Case Management
- Post Disability Decision Screening
- Supporting Veterans Requiring Mental Health Services Prior to Entitlement via Disability Benefit
- Support Services Indicator (SSI) - Steps for Activating and Deactivating
- VAC Casualty Support Protocol
- Veteran Suicide Notification
- Workload Intensity Tools: Quality Assurance Report
Disability Benefits
- Acceptance of Diagnoses from nurse practitioners for disability entitlement purposes
- Additional Pension on behalf of a Spouse/Child (NCCN)
- Adjudication Manual
- Administered/Estate Account - Administration of Clients’ Monies
- Administered/Estate Account - Disbursement of Estate Funds held by VAC
- Disability Benefits - Medical Examinations for Still Serving CAF Members
- Disability Benefits Program: Revised Service Standard, April 1st 2011
- Disability Benefits Program: Revised Service Standard, CSDN Changes
- Disability Benefits Program: Transition Activities for Revised Service Standard
- Disability Pensions/Awards Medical Assessment and Reassessment
- How to Process a Payment or Reimbursement of Financial Advice
- How to Process a Clothing Allowance Application
- How to Process a Critical Injury Benefit Application
- How to Process a Medical Release Attributable to Service Determination Application
- How to Process an Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation Application
- How to Process an Application for the Education Assistance Program (EAP)
- How to Process an Attendance Allowance Application
- How to Process Disability Benefit Applications for Survivors and Dependents
- How to Process Disability Benefits First Applications in CSDN
- How to Process Disability Benefits First Applications in GCCase
- How to Process an Exceptional Incapacity Allowance Application
- How to Process Detention Benefit under the Veterans Well-being Act (VWA)
- How to Process Red Zones in GCCase
- How to Process Red Zone Requests for Disability Benefits
- Members/Veterans requests to hold Disability Award Application until April 1, 2019
- Pension Disease Classification Manual
- Pension Officer Reference Manual
- Pre-decision Counselling for Clients with Dual Entitlement – Disability Pension and Pain and Suffering Compensation
- Qualified Health Professionals Accepted for Veterans Affairs Canada Disability Program
- Royal Canadian Legion: How to Process a Disability Benefits Application
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Disability Entitlement (On Duty Determinations)
Funeral and Burial Program
- Matter of Right Decisions for the Funeral and Burial Program
Health Care Benefits
- Appendix B - Provider Information- VAC Guidelines for Authorizing Blood Collection Services
- Claims that Exceed 18 Month Limitation on Reimbursements and Payments
- Contact Process for Departmental FHCPS Users Needing Assistance with the FHCPS Portal or inquiries for Medavie Blue Cross
- Cues for Referral of Treatment Requests Between VAC Area Offices and the Medical Authorization Centre (MAC)
- Decision Making and Use of the Benefit Grids
- Determining Need for In-Home Treatment
- Emergency Call Devices (ECDs)
- Health Related Travel – Veteran Contact Regarding Post Payment Verification Process
- How to Process a Request for a Benefit or Service when Client Does Not Have POC –interim
- Increased Decision making Authority under the Veterans Health Care Regulations for Case Managers
- In-Home Treatment – Compensating Providers for Costs of Time-In-travel
- Items Purchased Outside Canada
- How to Process Requests for Treatment/Intervention at Outpatient or Inpatient Multi-Disciplinary Clinics (MDCs)
- Increased Authority to Approve Home Adaptations and Special Equipment under the Veterans Health Care Benefits Program
- Light Therapy for Bipolar I, Bipolar II and Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Specifier
- NCCN Procedure When Client Reports Pharmacy Balance Billing
- Order for accessing sources of payment for treatment benefits and services
- Payment of Health Premiums or Fees
- POC 1 - Protective Helmets
- POC 5 - In-Home Venipuncture (Blood Collection) Services
- POC 6 - EDTA Intravenous Chelation Therapy
- POC 7 - Blood Pressure Monitor
- POC 7 - Cold Air Mask
- POC 7 - Electric Blanket
- POC 7 - Glucose Meter
- POC 7 - Hydrocolloidal Gels
- POC 7 - Massage Unit (Portable and hand-held)
- POC 7 - Medical Alert Identification
- POC 7 - Needleless Syringe
- POC 7 - Neuro-muscular Electrical Stimulator
- POC 7 - Pre-medicated Bandages
- POC 7 - Skin Graft Product (Apligraf)
- POC 7 - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators (TENS)
- POC 8 - Nursing Foot Care - Licensed/Registered Practical Nurse (LPN/RPN)
- POC 8 - Nursing Foot Care (excluding Foreign Countries Operations)
- POC 8 - Nursing Foot Care Registered Nurse (RN)
- POC 8 - Nursing Services: Visits
- POC 9 - Oxygen Therapy
- POC 10 - Adverse Drug Utilization Evaluation
- POC 10 - Anti-Smoking Aids
- POC 10 - Fees for Injections Administered by Pharmacists
- POC 10 - Interim Supply
- POC 10 - More Than 100 Days Supply
- POC 10 - Non-Formulary Products
- POC 10 - Smoking Cessation Programs
- POC 12 - All Related Health Services - Initial Approval & Exceeding Frequency and Annual Dollar Limits
- POC 12 - Neurofeedback: Modality Used by Approved Health Professionals
- POC 12 - Requests for Extensions and Maintenance Therapy
- POC 13 - Computers and Robotic Equipment
- POC 13 - Cushion (Power) Lifting Chair/Easy Lift Chair with Spring Lifter Seat/ Ejector Seat Chair
- POC 13 - Electrical Hospital Beds
- POC 13 - Exercise Equipment
- POC 13 - Home Adaptations
- POC 13 - Home or Self Use Neurofeedback, or EEG Biofeedback Machines
- POC 13 - Hydrotherapy Equipment
- POC 13 - In-Home Transporting/Lifting Devices, Power Mobility Equipment, Vehicle Modifications
- POC 13 - Motorized Yard Equipment
- POC 13 - Niagara Cyclo-Massage Chairs
- POC 13 - Orthopaedic/Posturepedic Mattress
- POC 13 - Passive Exercise Devices
- POC 13 - PVACs Pend Management
- POC 13 - Recreational Vehicles
- POC 13 - Special Equipment - Requirement for a Minimum of Two Quotes
- POC 13 - Water Softening Devices
- Prescription Drugs – Non Formulary Products
- Pressure Reduction/Relief Mattresses and Overlays
- Provider Relations Issues Workflow
- Referrals to Head Office for Exceptional Health Care Services or Benefits
- Reference Chart for Treatment Benefit Decisions Made Under the VHCRs
- Reimbursement of Co-payments and Deductibles for Health Benefits
- Releasing CF Personnel - FHCPS Release Dates
- Renewal of Treatment Benefits
- Requirement for the Verification of Home Adaptations
- Requirement to Access Provincial Programs
- Responding to Inquiries regarding Client Verification Letters sent out by the Medavie Blue Cross National Investigative Unit (NIU)
- Selection of Providers and Payment of Benefits
- Treatment Benefits or Services Inquiries Escalation Process
- Treatment Benefit Proof of Payment
- Use of “Plain Language” Treatment Authorization Centre (TAC) Decision Letter Templates
- VAC Contribution Toward the Cost of a Treatment Benefit
Income Support
- Administered/Estate Account
- How to Appeal Decline of Canadian Forces Income Support Benefit-CF Veteran or Survivor/Orphan
- How to Appeal Decline of Income Replacement Benefit – CAF Veteran
- How to Appeal Decline of IRB – Survivor/Orphan
- How to Apply - Canadian Forces Income Support Benefit - CF Veteran
- How to apply for the Public Service Health Care Plan - PSHCP (Health Benefits Program)
- How to Process Applications for Trust Funds/Emergency Fund
- How to Process Canadian Forces Income Support Benefit Application - Survivor/Orphan
- How to Process Income Replacement Benefit Applications for Veterans
- Income Replacement Benefit – Overpayments: Recovery, Remission and Write Off
- Income Replacement Benefit Application Process for Survivors and Orphans
- Status of Canadian Forces Income Support (CFIS) Application - CF Veteran or Survivor/Orphan
- Status of Canadian Forces Income Support Payment (CFIS) - CF Veteran or Survivor/Orphan
- Suspension of the IRB during the Assessment of Rehab Needs or During Development and Implementation of the Rehab Plan
- Trust Fund Eligibility Criteria
Long Term Care
- Accommodation and Meals Rates
- Accommodation and Meals Rate Annual Renewal and Canada Revenue Agency Weekly Reports
- Application and Decision Making Process - Long Term Care Program and VIP Intermediate Care
- Claims that Exceed 18 Month Limitation on Reimbursements and Payments
- Creating a New Long Term Care Facility Notebook in CSDN/RCSS
- Guidelines on Payment of Long Term Care Invoices by Medavie Blue Cross
- How to Apply Long Term Care Insurance to Accommodation and Meals Contributions
- Long Term Care Eligibility and Payment Guide\
- Long Term Care Program and Veterans Independence Program (Intermediate Care) Payment Process Reference Tool
- Long Term Care Support
- Long Term Care Support Waiver
- Overseas Service Veterans Who Apply for Contract Beds (Veterans Independence Program and Long Term Care)
- Residential Care Support System (RCSS) - User Manual
- Section 34 Financial Administration Act (FAA) Long-Term Care Large Contract Facility Authorization Process
Veterans Emergency Fund
- How to Process Applications for the Veterans Emergency Fund
- Interim COVID-19 Business Process Veterans Emergency Fund Acquisition Card (for VSTMs)
- Veterans Emergency Fund Acquisition Card (for VSTMs)
Veterans Independence Program
- Adjudicating Services for Primary Caregivers
- Advance Pay
- Approval of Ambulatory Health Care under the Veterans Independence Program
- Approval of Foot Care under the Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
- Claims that exceed 18 Month Limitation on Reimbursements and Payments
- Entitlement Only (one dollar) Benefit Arrangement
- Exceeding Rates
- Exceptional Health Needs
- Grant Determination Tool User Manual
- Maximum Rates Payable for Veterans Independence Program and Long Term Care Program Services
- Payment of VIP Services When Client has Relatives Residing in the Home
- Primary Caregiver Eligibility When the Veteran is Admitted to an Assisted-living Facility
- Procedures for New Departmental Printing and Mailing Functionality for VIP Letters
- Processing New Veterans Independence Program Applications
- Reassessments, Amendments and Terminations of Grant Benefits
- Requirements for Decision Making and Determination of Need
- Requirements for Decision Making and Determination of Need – Annex
- Review of Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Reassessment Report
- Role of the Decision-maker and the Senior Area Medical Officer – Frequently Asked Questions
- Three year Benefit Renewal with Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Recipients
- Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Benefits for Survivors (2008 Expansion)
- Veterans Independence Program (VIP) Delegation of Authority Table
- Veterans Independence Program - Guiding Questions for Determination of Need
- Veterans Independence Program (VIP) National Rates for Housekeeping and Ground Maintenance Services
- VIP Client Overpayment
- VIP Eligibility at a Glance
- VIP Home Adaptations and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- VIP Interface User Guide and Desktop Procedures
- VIP Processing Reassessments, Amendments or Terminations for Reimbursement Benefits
- VIP Provider Overpayment
Veterans Ombudsman
- OVO Charlottetown Operations Guidelines
Transition Services
- Accountability Framework for Performance Management and Reporting - Case Management Services
- Administrative Release of Canadian Forces Members Who Breach Universality of Service
- Area Counsellor Client-Centred Assessment
- CAF Member Relocation/File Transfer Process -Medically Releasing CAF Members
- Career Transition Services - Application and General Information
- Changes to Decision Making Authority for the Rehabilitation Program
- Diminished Earning Capacity (DEC): Issue Resolution and Responding to Field Operations Inquiry Process
- Distinctions for Rehabilitation Focused Case Planning Guideline
- DND/VAC/SISIP Program Arrangement (PA) - Questions and Answers
- Education and Training Benefit – Application and General Information
- Enhanced Transition Services VAC/ CAF Escalation Process - Medically Releasing CAF Members
- Guidelines for the Harmonization of Rehabilitation Services VAC/DND/SISIP
- Guidelines - Self-Employment as a Vocational Rehabilitation Goal
- How to Initiate and Record Pharmacy Related Request for VAC Rehabilitation Service and Vocational Assistance Program Participants
- How to Process Applications and Render and Record Eligibility Decisions for Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance
- How to Process a RCMP Transition Interview Request
- How to Process Dental Services for VAC Rehabilitation Program Clients
- How to Process VAC Rehabilitation Program Medical and Psycho-social Assessments and Services
- How to Process VAC Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Services (National Contractor)
- Inactive VR Files – Closing the VR File with CVVRS
- Information Guide: Medically-Releasing CAF Personnel/Veteran CAF/SISIP FS/VAC
- Integrated Transition Plan (ITP)
- IVRP Expenses - Description of Categories
- Rehabilitation and Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance for Out of Country Participants
- Rehabilitation Framework
- Rehabilitation Program Decision Making: Determining and Demonstrating Appropriate Evidence-based Decisions – Revised
- Rehabilitation Program: Reminders on Eligibility Effective Dates
- Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program: Issue Resolution, Program Inquiry and Case Consultation Request Process
- Review of Rehabilitation and Financial Benefits Decisions Under the Canadian Forces Members and Veterans Re-establishment and Compensation Act (CFMVRCA)
- Screening Tool Guidelines
- Service Standard Start Date Mandatory Field
- Suspension of Rehabilitation or Vocational services, Cancellation or Completion of Rehabilitation or Vocational Assistance Plan & Program Eligibility
- Tracking Rehabilitation Program Costs
- Transition Case Conferencing with CFHS
- Transition Interview Process -Voluntary Release (Non-medical)
- Transition Interview Referral Process for Medically Releasing Reservist
- Transition Interviews - Medically Releasing CAF Members
General
- Change of Address
- Client Information Storage
- Client Service Team Competency Profiles
- Client Service Team Competency Profile Gap Analysis Report
- Creating Notebooks in CSDN
- Disclosing Content of VAC Files Directly to Clients
- Documenting Client Consent
- Exceptional Prepayment Health Related Travel
- Hand-held Electronic Devices
- Health-Related Travel and Rehabilitation Related Travel Expenses (other than training)
- How to Request Service Information
- Indicators for Referral to Client Service Team
- Obtaining a Client File Number
- Payment for Medical Assessments/Exams/Reports and Associated Travel for Rehabilitation, Disability Award/Pain and Suffering Compensation, Disability Pension and Financial Benefits (no entitlement)
- Power of Attorney – Alternative Arrangements Chart
- Power of Attorney (POA)/Public Trustee/Guardianship
- Pre-paid Return Envelopes for Clients
- Reservists – Compensation During a Period of Injury, Disease or Illness
- Scanning and Mail Direction Guidelines
- Screening Tool Guidelines
- Service Health Records
- (SHRs) - Digital SHR Desktop Procedures for Outside Document
- (SHRs) - Digital SHR Desktop Procedures for View Modify Users
- (SHRs) - Digital SHR Desktop Procedures for View Users
- (SHRs) - Procedures for Digital Imaging of Service Health Records (SHRs) by PWGSC in Matane, Québec
- (SHRs) Procedures for Obtaining Service Health Records
- (SHRs) – Tips
- Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Directive
- Social Insurance Number used as Service Number
- Validation of Identity