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Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits
Employment Insurance (EI) provides Sickness Benefits to individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.
Current application processing time: 28 days
Delivered by: Service Canada on behalf of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Eligibility Information
- Am I eligible?
- How do I get benefits if I'm a self-employed person?
- Should I apply for the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits?
Application Information
- How do I apply?
- What information/documents do I need to apply?
- What is the status of my application?
- How do I appeal a decision?
Forms
- How do I apply for Employment Insurance online?
- What Employment Insurance forms can I view and print?
Financial Information
- How much will I receive?
- When will I receive my payment?
- How long can I receive Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits?
- How do I change my address or direct deposit information?
- Can I receive my Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit outside Canada?
- How do I make a repayment to the EI program?
Contact Information
Related Information
Additional Information
How will I know if I qualify for EI Sickness Benefits for self-employed people?
