Canada Pension Plan - Post-Retirement Disability Benefits

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

Service Description

Monthly CPP benefit for retirement pension beneficiaries found to be disabled but not eligible for a disability pension due to being CPP retirement pension beneficiaries for more than 15 months.

Applicants who have made sufficient contributions may be eligible for this benefit in addition to their retirement pension until they are 65 years.

Information

Eligibility:
Must have a have a "severe" and "prolonged" mental or physical medical condition that prevents the individual from working regularly at any job * Be 65 years and younger * Meet CPP requirements
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
No separate application * Applicants to Disabilities Benefits who are found to not be eligible for disability pension due to being CPP retirement pension beneficiaries for more than 15 months, will be automatically considered for this benefit
Documents Required:
Completed Disabilities Benefits Application
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
CPP/OAS toll-free number
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Coverage Area:
Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info