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                  ▪  Mother’s Maiden Name
                  ▪  Medical Certificate


               Medical Certificate – As part of the application process, you have to provide proof of your
               medical condition. You can visit your local doctor or practitioner upon which they will provide
               you with a letter, possibly at a cost to you, or you may fill out Service Canada’s official form
               – Medical Certificate for Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits

               Receiving Benefits


               After you’ve applied and your application has been accepted, your first payment should be
               received within 28 days with a 1 week waiting period in between. Bi-weekly reports mut be
               completed in order to continue receiving payments. The bi-weekly reports confirm your
               continuous eligibility.

               Taxes


               EI payments are taxable income and must be reported. Anyone receiving payments from EI
               will get issued a T4E which must be filed with your income tax return for that particular year.
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