EI sickness benefits provide temporary financial support for Canadians unable to work due to medical conditions.
Eligibility requires at least 600 insurable hours worked in the past 52 weeks, a 40% or more reduction in earnings due to illness, and a medical certificate.
Benefits amount to 55% of average weekly earnings, up to a maximum of $668 per week.
Benefits can last up to 26 weeks, aimed at providing financial stability during recovery.
Application involves gathering necessary documents like SIN, Records of Employment (ROEs), and a medical certificate, and applying online through the Service Canada website.