Nova Scotia Disability Waitlist Settlement
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Individuals in Nova Scotia who were eligible for disability services and were waitlisted or placed in institutions between April 1, 1998, and August 20, 2025, may be eligible for compensation. Payments will be based on the duration of time spent on waitlists or in institutions, and the total amount can go up or down depending on the number of approved claims.
Who qualifies
- Between April 1, 1998 and August 20, 2025.
“This Settlement applies to people in Nova Scotia who were eligible for disability services under the Social Assistance Act through the Disability Support Program but were put on waitlists for those services or placed in Institutions, Nursing Homes, or Hospitals between April 1, 1998, and August 20, 2025.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Waitlist Class Payment
base payment of $5
For those on waitlist for at least six (6) months
Institution Class Payment
base payment of $15
For those in an Institution for at least three (3) months
Nursing Home Class Payment
base payment of $15
For those in a Nursing Home for at least three (3) months
Hospital Class Payment
$1,500 for each whole month
For those in a Hospital for at least one (1) month
What proof means here: A copy of your valid, government-issued ID; proof of death (if applicable); a declaration sworn before a notary, lawyer or commissioner of oaths; a statement signed by someone who knew the Deceased Class Member for at least five years (if applicable); a statement signed by a licensed professional (like a doctor, lawyer, or accountant) who has known you for at least five years (if applicable).
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by March 17, 2027. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (case Hfx No. 514712), run by Deloitte LLP. The official site is classaction.deloitte.ca. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.