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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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.

Information

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:
Application varies slightly by situation * Application available online * Contact the nearest Service Canada office
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(...)
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

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