End the time limit for surviving spouses applying for vocational rehabilitation and assistance services.

What success looks like

Surviving spouses are able to receive vocational rehabilitation and assistance services whenever they need them.

Government's narrative on progress

In April 2018, the government enhanced support for survivors, spouses and common -law partners by eliminating the current one-year time limit on applying for Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance. This change allows survivors to apply for assistance whenever they are prepared to return to work.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.