Government of Canada – Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) (2022)
Description:
The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are 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.
Comments on Funding:
Funding is $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for a 1-week period. The maximum number of weeks you can apply for also increases to 6 weeks. Applicants can apply retroactively for periods 61 to 63 until February 16, 2022.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all the following conditions for the 1-week period they are applying for:
- their school, daycare, day program, or care facility is closed or unavailable to them due to COVID-19;
- their regular care services are unavailable due to COVID-19;
- the person under their care is: i) sick with COVID-19 or has symptoms of COVID-19, ii) at risk of serious health complications if they get COVID-19, iii) as advised by a medical professional or self-isolating due to COVID-19.
Applications Steps:
must confirm that they are currently registered with the CRA, set up direct deposit and check impact on their social assistance benefits (any provincial or territorial Social (Income or Disability) Assistance), before they apply;
may start applying on the first Monday after the 1-week period they are applying for has ended, including up to 60 days after the period has ended. Applications do not renew automatically;
must apply for each period separately. One may apply for any period they are eligible for that is open for application, including up to 60 days after the period has ended.
must apply online through CRA My Account or by phone.
Documentation Needed:
Employee applicants might be asked to provide:
- recent pay slips;
- employment verification letter, including salary, if accessible online;
- record of Employment;
- bank statements showing name, address, and payroll deposit.
Self-employed applicants might be asked to provide:
- invoice for services rendered that includes: the service date, who the service was for, and the name of the individual or company;
- receipt of payment for services provided (a statement of account or bill of sale showing a payment and the remaining balance owed);
- documents showing income earned from a “trade or business” as a sole proprietor, an independent contractor, or a partnership;
- any other document that will confirm they earned $5,000 in employment or self employment income.
Applicants that receive provincial or federal benefits related to maternity or parental leave, might be asked to provide:
- statement of benefits;
- bank statements showing, name, address, and benefit deposit.
Other Things to Note:
CRCB extends to May 7, 2022.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
May 7, 2022