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Veterans Independence Program
The Veterans Independence Program (VIP) helps veterans remain healthy and independent in their own homes and communities by providing the following services:
- grounds maintenance
- housekeeping
- meals on wheels
- personal care
- health and support services
- transportation costs
- ambulatory health care services
- nursing home care
- home services
Delivered by: Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1-866-522-2122
Related Information
- Surviving spouses and other primary caregivers of deceased veterans may receive the grounds maintenance and housekeeping services that were provided to the veteran at the time of death or at the time of admission to a health care facility, if the veteran died within a year of admission.
- This program has been expanded to address the situation where the traditional war Veteran received a Disability Pension or the War Veterans Allowance but was not receiving VIP housekeeping and/or grounds maintenance at the time of death or admission to a health care facility. As a result, their survivor never had the opportunity to access VIP housekeeping and grounds maintenance benefits. With this expansion, those most in need-low-income or disabled survivors-may have the help they need to remain in their homes.
