Canada Pension Plan - Children's Benefits

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)

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Provides monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributors.

There are two types of CPP children's benefits:

A disabled contributor's child benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the person receiving a CPP disability benefit.
A surviving child's benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the deceased contributor. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient contributions to the CPP.

A maximum of two children's benefits can be paid to a child.

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Service Description

Provides monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributors.

There are two types of CPP children's benefits:

A disabled contributor's child benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the person receiving a CPP disability benefit.
A surviving child's benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the deceased contributor. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient contributions to the CPP.

A maximum of two children's benefits can be paid to a child.

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Description:	Provides monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributors. There are two types of CPP children's benefits: A disabled contributor's child benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the person receiving a CPP disability benefit. A surviving child's benefit: A monthly payment for a child of the deceased contributor. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased contributor must have made sufficient contributions to the CPP. A maximum of two children's benefits can be paid to a child.
Eligibility:	To be eligible the child must be: -Under 18 years or under age 25 and in full-time attendance at a recognized school or university -The natural child of the contributor -A child adopted "legally" or "in fact" by the contributor while under the age of 21 years -A child "legally" or "in fact" in the custody and control of the contributor while under the age of 21 years A child may be eligible if the parent or guardian: -Is receiving a CPP disability benefit (either the disability pension or the post-retirement disability benefit) -Has died and met the CPP contributory requirements for a CPP death benefit
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Apply online, drop off the application form at the nearest Service Canada office, or mail it to: PO Box 8000, Station Central, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8K1
Documents Required:	Varies by situation * See website for details
Language:	English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-childrens-benefit.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada

Charlottetown Service Canada Centre

Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .

TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1959

Montague Service Canada Centre

491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1903

O'Leary Service Canada Centre

371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1907

Souris Service Centre

Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1904

Summerside Service Canada Centre

Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1962

Wellington Scheduled Outreach Site

48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
TTY
Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-926-9105
Toll-Free Number
1-800-O-CANADA * Toll-free Across Canada and the United States
1-800-622-6232
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/PE-SAA

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