Compensation

There are a number of hepatitis C compensation plans available depending upon the year a person was infected through the blood system.

Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Pre-January 1, 1986 and Post-July 1, 1990

• Official website for the Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C class action settlement. Crawford Class Action Services
• Pre-86/Post-90 Hepatitis C Class Action Settlement
• News Releases
• Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba each provide a provincial financial assistance plan
• Settlement of the Pre-1986 / Post-1990 Hepatitis C claims against the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS)

Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Between January 1, 1986 and July 1, 1990

• The 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement

Persons Infected with Hepatitis C Through Blood Pre-January 1, 1986 and Post-July 1, 1990

Pre-86/Post-90 Hepatitis C Class Action Settlement
Crawford Class Action Services

On June 8, 2007, the Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C Class Action Settlement Agreement was approved by the courts as being fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the class. The courts also selected Crawford Class Actions Services as the administrator of the compensation fund. Crawford will operate as an independent third party at arm's length from the federal government, and as a result, the Government of Canada does not have control over the timing of the remaining steps. The administrator established procedures to receive and review applications and provide compensation payments to approved applicants. On August 10, 2007 the compensation plan was implemented. Information on how to apply for compensation may be obtained by contacting the administrator toll-free at 1-866-334-3361, by e-mail at preposthepc@crawco.ca or by going to the Crawford website. One of the roles of the administrator is to assist the applicant through all phases of the application process. If you have any questions on how to obtain information (for example, blood transfusion records or how to arrange a traceback) contact Crawford at their toll-free number.

Key Characteristics of the pre-1986/post-1990 Hepatitis C Final Settlement Agreement (June 2007)

Counsel for the pre 1986/post 1990 class

Questions and Answers

New Release: Courts approve the Pre-1986/post-1990 Hepatitis C settlement agreement (June 8, 2007)

News Release: Prime Minister Harper announces agreement to compensate pre-1986/post-1990 hepatitis C victims (July 25, 2006)

News Release: $1B Hepatitis C Compensation Agreement Completed and Now Proceeds to Courts (December 15, 2006)

Provincial financial assistance plans

Some provinces have acted alone and have chosen to provide financial assistance to individuals infected with hepatitis C pre-1986 and post-1990. Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec each provide a provincial financial assistance plan.

• Manitoba
• Ontario
• Quebec

Manitoba

On January 18, 2001, the Government of Manitoba announced a compensation program for Manitobans infected with hepatitis C through the Canadian blood supply before 1986 and after 1990. The Manitoba Hepatitis C Assistance Package (MHCAP)  consists of a one-time payment of $10,000 from the Manitoba government. To obtain an application package, assistance in filling out the application, or for more information regarding MHCAP, the public may call 204-788-6339 (in Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-866-357-0196.

MHCAP
Manitoba Health
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Toll-free: 1-866-357-0196
E-mail: mgi@gov.mb.ca

Ontario

Under the Ontario Hepatitis C Assistance Plan (OHCAP)  , the Ontario government has decided to provide a one-time payment to individuals who contracted hepatitis C through the blood system in Ontario, or to individuals who were infected with HCV by a spouse, partner or parent who received blood or blood products in Ontario, before January 1, 1986, or between July 2, 1990 to September 28, 1998. You may obtain application forms at the following address:

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Ontario Hepatitis C Assistance Plan (OHCAP)
c/o 77 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON
M7A 1N3
Toll free: 1-877-222-4977
E-mail : infomoh@gov.on.ca

Quebec

Assistance is available under the Quebec Financial Assistance Program to individuals who contracted hepatitis C as a direct result of a blood transfusion in Quebec or the administration of blood products in Quebec. Individuals indirectly infected from a spouse, father or mother who contracted the disease as a result of a blood transfusion in Quebec or administration of blood products in Quebec may also be eligible for financial aid. Individuals must have been infected either before January 1, 1986 or after July 1, 1990, but before September 28, 1998 to be eligible. Further information about this financial aid may obtained by calling, toll-free, 1-800-561-9749.

Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec
P.O. Box 18000
Québec, Québec G1K 9H1
Toll Free: 1-800-561-9749
E-mail: slitss@msss.gouv.qc.ca

Settlement of the Pre-1986 / Post-1990 Hepatitis C claims against the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS)

In 2001, the Courts have approved the Settlement of the Pre-1986 / Post-1990 Hepatitis C claims against the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS). This Settlement created a Fund for persons infected directly or indirectly with hepatitis C as a result of blood received in Canada before 1986 or between July 1, 1990 and September 28, 1998. For more information on this Settlement, please contact the Administrator at:

KPMG Inc.
600 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Suite 1500
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0A3
Attention: Claims Administrator
Toll-free number: 1-888-840-5764
Website: www.kpmg.ca/hepatitisc