Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefits

AKA: CPP Disability Benefit
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 disability benefits to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP and who are disabled and cannot work at any job on a regular basis.

The payment amount varies - there is a basic amount and additional money based on how much an individual paid into the Canadian Pension Plan while working.

Information

Eligibility:
Eligible applicants:
-Are under 65
-Contributed enough to the Canada Pension Plan
-Have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially gainful work
-Have a disability that is long-term and of indefinite duration, or is likely to result in death
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
The executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death * 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 * Apply as soon as you develop a severe and prolonged or terminal medical condition that prevents you from working regularly at any job
Documents Required:
See application form for complete list
Program Hours:
Mon:8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:8:30am - 4:30pm
Toll-free and TTY phone hours to speak to a representative. Phone lines can also be called 24/7 to hear recorded information.
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-disabilit(...)
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

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