The Department administers benefits for War Veterans on behalf of the War Pensions Commissioners. If you are a veteran or a spouse of a deceased veteran you can contact the Department directly to determine eligibility
The following benefits are available to War Veterans:
| All prescription drugs |
Future Care: 80% up to $2000 War Vets: once FC $2000 is exceeded |
| Medical Visits to GP | Future Care: $46 per visit |
| Visits to a specialist |
Future Care: $131 per initial visit, $55 for follow up War Vets: To cover balance of follow up visit up to $128 |
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Medical & Surgical services overseas (Not offered in BDA, Commissioner Discretion) |
Future Care: by referral 75% War Vets: to cover balance after FC 75% |
| Hospitalization in KEMH Tests in KEMH |
Future Care: Covered War Vets: Covered |
| All specialists in vision services in KEMH | War Vets: Covered |
| Long Term Care (Extended Care Unit) | War Vets: Covered up to $7000 |
| Palliative/Respite Care | War Vets: Covered up to $7000 |
| Funeral expenses | War Vets: $5000 maximum |
| Dental Benefit Dentures |
Future Care: Basic care War Vets: $1000 per annum |
| Pension | $1000 |
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New Enhanced benefits Psychotherapy sessions Clinical psychologists Psychiatrist Chiropodist Vision |
Future Care $46/visit up to 24 visits $78/visit up to 12 visits $131 initial visit $41/visit up to 6 visits Exam/Eyewear up to $200 |