Re: Career Impact Allowance (CIA)

by sports1977 Sun 26 Aug 2018, 19:39

Now is the CIA changing after April 2019... or will it be the same.

by Guest Sun 26 Aug 2018, 19:24

Teager wrote:Yes, it's back dated to date of application.

l assume that includes CIA upgrade applications?

by czerv Sun 26 Aug 2018, 11:10

This CIA/Supp/DEC is a perfect example of 'job creation for VAC'' - they make sure that spin keeps spinning. First you need.... CIA, then apply for DEC .... then apply for CIA supplement.
If they approve one for DEC then CIA/Supp should be automatic. Not with this insurance company.
You have to apply and wait for 25 weeks (according to them) at present time.

by Teager Sun 26 Aug 2018, 09:32

Yes, it's back dated to date of application.

by sports1977 Sun 26 Aug 2018, 08:26

Just a quick question,

If you applied for CIA 6 Month ago and got approved would the 6 month be retro active.

by By the Bay Fri 03 Aug 2018, 01:59

Artie,

You can mail in an application if you like! VAC may have many faults when it comes to their mismanagement of their site! But there is one thing that is positive is about My VAC Account and that is their upload feature! I uploaded all my applications via my account and I have never had any issues! This way it saves you a stamp and a trip to the post office.

Cheers,
By the Bay

by Guest Thu 02 Aug 2018, 23:50

By the Bay wrote:
Artie Simm wrote:
By the Bay wrote:Good Morning Sports1977,

The CIA SUPP does not have its own form. It is on the CIA application.
You just have to check off that you are applying for CIA SUPP as well!

Cheers,
By the Bay
how come when you apply for CIAS it doesn't appear on the mYVACACCOUNT with a step3,2,1,,,my CM said "its being processed" but where is the proof in that, or ELB applications, it seems they are just out there is space somewhere, with the vet who is struggling financially in the dark
about how close or far away he is in the decision process

Hi Artie,

I would not rely too much on My Account Application Statue page! VAC are very laxed when it comes to updating the progress of our applications. My VIP is still on Step 1 but I was already approved for this benefit months ago. My CIA and CIAS was not documented in my account until after I was approved for both benefits. VAC has no problem urging Veterans to sign up for their online services but they are having difficulties keeping their site up to date.

Cheers,
By the Bay

so should l mail in an application

by By the Bay Thu 02 Aug 2018, 22:56

Artie Simm wrote:
By the Bay wrote:Good Morning Sports1977,

The CIA SUPP does not have its own form. It is on the CIA application.
You just have to check off that you are applying for CIA SUPP as well!

Cheers,
By the Bay
how come when you apply for CIAS it doesn't appear on the mYVACACCOUNT with a step3,2,1,,,my CM said "its being processed" but where is the proof in that, or ELB applications, it seems they are just out there is space somewhere, with the vet who is struggling financially in the dark
about how close or far away he is in the decision process

Hi Artie,

I would not rely too much on My Account Application Statue page! VAC are very laxed when it comes to updating the progress of our applications. My VIP is still on Step 1 but I was already approved for this benefit months ago. My CIA and CIAS was not documented in my account until after I was approved for both benefits. VAC has no problem urging Veterans to sign up for their online services but they are having difficulties keeping their site up to date. Rolling Eyes

Cheers,
By the Bay

by By the Bay Thu 02 Aug 2018, 22:37

sports1977 wrote:Darn,

I didnt check mark them because i was not DEC yet... So can i add that to the CIA once im DEC.

Hey Sports1977,

Just do what my friend did! Like you, he was not approved DEC until after he send in his CIA Application but he was able to request CIAS consideration by sending a message through My Account. He explained his situation and his request was sent to VAC HQ. When he was approved for CIA he was also approved for CIAS! I also know a guy at the Legion who had requested CIAS through his local office/ Case Manager.

You didn't miss the boat but you might want to start the process soon!

Cheers,
By the Bay

by Guest Thu 02 Aug 2018, 19:08

By the Bay wrote:Good Morning Sports1977,

The CIA SUPP does not have its own form. It is on the CIA application.
You just have to check off that you are applying for CIA SUPP as well!

Cheers,
By the Bay

how come when you apply for CIAS it doesn't appear on the mYVACACCOUNT with a step3,2,1,,,my CM said "its being processed" but where is the proof in that, or ELB applications, it seems they are just out there is space somewhere, with the vet who is struggling financially in the dark
about how close or far away he is in the decision process

by sports1977 Thu 02 Aug 2018, 11:34

Darn,

I didnt check mark them because i was not DEC yet... So can i add that to the CIA once im DEC.

by By the Bay Thu 02 Aug 2018, 10:21

Good Morning Sports1977,

The CIA SUPP does not have its own form. It is on the CIA application.
You just have to check off that you are applying for CIA SUPP as well!

Cheers,
By the Bay

by sports1977 Thu 02 Aug 2018, 09:06

Cant seem to find the Form for CIAS, i can see CIA but not seeing CIAS.

Would it be called something different online or is this something the CM applies for the veteran once they are DEC.

by **bigrex** Wed 01 Aug 2018, 21:44

No, they are eliminating the CIAS when PFL is enacted. But anyone getting it, will continue to get it. They should also honour any pending applications that are submitted before the cut off.

by Guest Wed 01 Aug 2018, 17:54

bigrex wrote:Sport.

The IRB will be the same amount as the current ELB. CIA is being replaced by the APSC, and they are adjusting the dollar amounts, to account for it being tax free, so instead of $599 for grade 3 CIA, before taxes, it's just going to be a flat $500 APSC and be tax free. . It could save you money, or it might actually cost you money, depending on your personal tax situation. If you are getting CIAS, you will continue to get it, but there will be no more new CIAS recipients after Apr 2019.

The major change between the ELB, and IRB, will be at age 65. So instead of ELB ending at age 65, and going on RISB, (which uses the total amount from ELB, CIA and CIAS to calculate the benefit) the IRB will merely be reduced by 30%. this could save severely disable veterans hundreds per month.

sorry if l misunderstand you ,but are you saying that after 2019 vets cant put in for CIAS ?

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