- Who can apply?
- What do eligible program participants receive?
- How long does the program run?
- How to apply
Some children with disabilities are at significant risk of serious health complications if they contract COVID-19. Because of this, they cannot use childcare services and a caregiver has to stay home. The Yukon COVID-19 Caregiver Program provides financial support if you're in this situation.
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Who can apply?
If you're an adult caregiver of a child with a severe disability, you can apply. For the 1-week period you're applying for, you must:
- be employed, self-employed or finishing a maternity or parental leave from EI and are now unable to work because of the need to care for your child;
- be unable to work at least 50% of your scheduled work week because of the need to care for your child;
- be the only person in your household applying for the benefit;
- have reviewed the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and applied if the program is still active;
- have a valid Social Insurance Number;
- have lived in the Yukon for at least three months and are eligible for the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan;
- be eligible for Disability Services;
- not be receiving or eligible to receive other financial support to compensate for missed work, including employer-paid leave, any other Canada recovery benefits, paid parental leave, short-term disability benefits or employment insurance;
- be in the Yukon or on approved medical travel; and
- not be self-isolating or in quarantine due to international travel.
If your child was in child care services before you applied for support
There must be a medically-confirmed increase in the risk of COVID-19 to your child. For example, due to a new variant, change in health status, etc.
Proof of your child's risk
A medical professional must confirm that:
- your child cannot receive a vaccination due to their age or condition; or
- that being vaccinated does not help their significant risks of exposure.
You must submit documentation from a medical professional that proves your child is at risk of serious health complications if they contract COVID-19.
If you're receiving social assistance
The Yukon COVID-19 Caregiver Program is considered income when determining your eligibility for social assistance.
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What do eligible program participants receive?
The program provides a top-up of $250 per week to families eligible for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit or $750 per week to families who are not eligible or once the Canada Recovery Benefit has ended.
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How long does the program run?
The program runs until December 31, 2022.
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How to apply
- If you have not already, apply for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit.
- Contact your Disability Services social worker. Provide them with proof of your application to the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit and a copy of the confirmation or denial notice.
If you are not sure how to contact your social worker, phone 867-393-7464. - If the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit has ended, you can still apply. Make sure you meet the remaining eligibility criteria and contact your Disability Services social worker.
- Your social worker will help you access the Yukon COVID Caregiver Program funding.
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If you have questions, email disabilityservicessubmissions@yukon.ca or phone 867-393-7464.