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Compensation

1. Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement

The Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement is for the benefit of people infected with Hepatitis C through the blood system in Canada prior to January 1, 1986 or between July 2, 1990, and September 28, 1998, and certain members of their families.

How to Contact the Administrator

Telephone: 1-866-334-3361
e-mail:
preposthepc@crawco.ca                
Fax: 1-888-842-1332

Completed Claim Application must be submitted to the Administrator at the following address:

Pre-1986/Post-1990 Hepatitis C
Administrator
Suite 3 – 505, 133 Weber Street North
Waterloo, ON,  N2J 3G9

2. Hepatitis C (HCV) January 1, 1986 - July 1, 1990 Class Actions Settlement

Please note that the settlement is for the benefit of two main groups:

  • Persons who were infected with HCV for the first time through blood transfusions during the period of January 1, 1986 to July 1, 1990, and certain members of their families;
    and

  • Persons with certain congenital clotting deficiencies (hemophilia) or Thalassemia Major who contracted HCV and received Blood and blood products in Canada during the period of January 1, 1986 to July 1, 1990, and certain members of their families.

  • Please read the information on this Web site very carefully. This will help you to determine whether you are eligible or not for compensation as a member of one of the two groups identified above. Once you have read and reviewed the information contained in this Web site, you can contact the Administrator if you have any questions or comments.

    To do so, you may send an email or call us toll-free, at 1-877-434-0944. Our business hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.


    The Manitoba Hepatitis C Support Community Inc.

    is a member of the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network


    Hepatitis C Information Central

    The latest HCV information

    Sandi’s Crusade Against Hepatitis C

    Online HCV support and information

    CANHepC

    An online Yahoo support group

    Hep Net, The Hepatitis Information Network

    Interactive learning website

    Hep C Net

    Information & forums to discuss the latest advancements about HCV

    HCV Advocate

    Information, support and advocacy

    Medline Plus

    Interactive Hepatitis C Tutorials

    Hepatitis C Council of BC

    Online support and Hepatitis C related information

    Hepatitis C Myths and Facts

    Canadian Hemophilia Society

    Canadian Liver Foundation

    United States Department of Veteran Affairs

    An excellent source of Hepatitis C related information for Patients, the Public, and Health Care Providers