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Update on Federal Government Income Support Benefits
On October 5 the federal government opened the application process for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB).

The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) is an income support benefit for employed or self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they’re sick, or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19. If you’re eligible, the CRSB will give you $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for a one-week period. If your situation continues past one week, you can apply again. You may apply for up to a total of two weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021. The CRSB is now open and is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Further information about the CRSB.

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they must care for their children under 12 years old or a family member who needs supervised care. This applies if their school, regular program or facility is closed or unavailable to them due to COVID-19, or because they’re sick, self-isolating, or at risk of serious health complications due to COVID-19. If you’re eligible for the CRCB, your household can receive $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for each one-week period. You may apply for up to a total of 26 weeks between September 27, 2020 and September 25, 2021. The CRCB is now open and is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Further information about the CRCB.

Applications for the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), which will be replacing the CERB, will be accepted as of October 12, 2020. While this benefit is not open yet, further information about the CRB is now available on the Government of Canada website.

If you have 120 insured hours of employment (not self-employment) you may be eligible for the EI program. For further information about EI, please visit the Government of Canada website.

Unfortunately, Equity is unable to answer specific questions about any of these benefits. Members should contact the CRA directly to discuss their individual circumstances.

Visit www.caea.com and the COVID-19 Advocacy and Resources page for Equity's current updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.<

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