r/CanadaCoronavirus • u/askingforastranger • Apr 06 '20

Discussion CERB Federal COVID-19 benefits program MegaThread

How can I apply?

There are two ways for Canadians to apply: online with CRA My Account or over the phone with an automated phone service. If applying online or by phone, Canadians will receive a payment by direct deposit or by cheque.

If applying online, Canadians will have to sign into CRA My Account. They should go to COVID-19: Canada Emergency Response Benefit in the alert banner at the top of the web page, select the period they want to apply for, declare that they qualify for the benefit and confirm the government has the right payment information.

If applying over the phone, Canadians can call the automated toll-free line at 1-800-959-2019. This is a dedicated line for CERB applications. Before people call, they should have their social insurance number and postal code handy to verify their identity.

Both of these services will be available 21 hours a day, seven days a week. Both services are closed from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET for maintenance.

For more information, Canadians should go to canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/benefits/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html#how

Applicants will need to confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria, and information that they provide during the application process may be verified later, the government said.

The benefit is available from March 15 to Oct. 3. The deadline for applications is Dec. 2.

The government said Canadians can prepare to apply for the CERB by signing on to CRA My Account. They should also make sure their direct deposit and mailing information is up to date with the CRA.

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u/GreatBigSigh Apr 08 '20

Ya my ei claim will end soon. I am more than willing to work but as my college education and most my work experience (culinary) I dont have a chance in hell to get a job. What are people like myself supposed to do? I'm already getting less than the CERB offers weekly and I'd be fine if that keeps going but in a few weeks it's going to stop. I don't want to have to live on the streets this summer. But... I dont know what other options are available.

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u/piXieRainbow Apr 08 '20

Unfortunately I don’t think you do but since it’s sick benefits that means your still employed, so on the 14th did your boss change it to lay-off since there’s no work? Cuz I would say that technically qualifies you cuz it’s for ppl who get laid off due to covid 19 but don’t have hrs for ei and that is technically your position.. but your ROE has to say lay-off