Veterans Independence Program (VIP)

Supporting Veterans to Live Independently at Home.

Prairie Comfort Homecare is proud to be a registered service provider for Veterans Affairs Canada’s Veterans Independence Program (VIP). Through our provider registration with Medavie Blue Cross, we can support eligible Veterans who have approved VIP benefits and, where applicable, submit eligible service claims directly to Medavie Blue Cross.

The Veterans Independence Program is designed to help eligible Veterans remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes and communities by providing funding toward services based on their individual needs.

Services That May Be Covered Under VIP

Depending on the Veteran’s eligibility, assessed needs, and approved benefits, VIP may provide support for:

Personal Care : Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and other daily personal-care needs
Housekeeping & Home Support: Cleaning, laundry, household tasks, errands, and other essential home-support activities
Kitchen & Cooking Assistance: Assistance with meal preparation and related household food tasks
Nutrition Support : Assistance accessing nutrition services, including eligible meal services
Companionship & Support: Support that helps Veterans remain engaged and independent at home, where included within an approved service
Professional Health & Support Services: Eligible nursing, occupational therapy, assessments, and other approved professional services
Ambulatory Health Care: Eligible assessments, diagnostic services, activities, and transportation associated with accessing these services
Transportation Support: Eligible transportation to social, community, or health-related activities
Grounds Maintenance: Eligible services such as lawn maintenance and snow removal
Home Adaptations: Eligible contributions toward modifications to the Veteran’s principal residence that support everyday activities
Long-Term/Intermediate Care: Support may be available when remaining at home is no longer practical, subject to program eligibility and authorization

Why Choose Prairie Comfort Homecare?

We understand that every Veteran has different needs. Our team can help coordinate personalized home-care support based on the Veteran’s approved benefits and care requirements.

Our services can include support with:

Direct Billing for Approved Services

If you are an eligible Veteran with approved VIP benefits, Prairie Comfort Homecare can work with the applicable Veterans Affairs Canada and Medavie Blue Cross processes to submit eligible claims directly, where direct billing is available.

This can make accessing approved home-care services easier and help reduce the need for the Veteran or family to manage reimbursement paperwork.

Important: VIP coverage is based on individual eligibility, assessed need, approved benefits, authorization requirements, and applicable program rates. Not every service is automatically covered, and approval should be confirmed before services begin.

Not Sure What You Qualify For?

If you are a Veteran or family member and are unsure whether your VIP benefits can be used for home-care support, contact Prairie Comfort Homecare for a free consultation. Our team can help you understand your home-care options, discuss the services you may need, and guide you on the information required to arrange services under your approved benefits.

Call Prairie Comfort Homecare today to learn more about VIP home-care support and how we can help you or your loved one remain independent at home.