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| sickness benefits |
treatment not available in canada |
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Summary:
Claimant became ill while in Hungary. Commission refused to pay sickness benefits because treatment was available in Canada. Umpire allowed claimant's appeal in light of Reg. 55(1)(a) which stipulates that benefits can be paid when the medical treatment is not available in the claimant's area of residence in Canada. Claimant works in Iqaluit (NWT) and treatment not available in that area. The Commission is bound by the wording of Reg. 55(1)(a). The Commission did not pursue an appeal at the FCA.
