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CPP Benefits

CPP Death and Survivor Benefits

The Canadian Pension Plan

What It Is

The Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) provides survivors with 2 types of support. The first is a one-time payment to the estate on behalf of the deceased. The second is a monthly pension.

What It Covers

  • Death Benefit – A one-time payment of $2,500 is paid to the estate
  • Survivor’s Pension and Child(ren)’s Benefit – A monthly pension paid to the survivors of the deceased

What You Need To Know

  • Failure to apply for CPP benefits within a year of the death will result in forfeiture of benefits
  • Additional funds (up to $177.33) may be available to dependents with children 18 years of age or younger who are enrolled in a full-time academic programme

How To Apply

  • Complete the Application for a CPP Death Benefit and Survivor’s Pension and Children’s Benefit (provided by Basic Funerals)
  • Include certified true copies of the required documentation
  • Mail to the address provided on the form
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