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CPP children's benefit

A monthly payment from the Canada Pension Plan for children of a CPP contributor who has died or who gets a CPP disability benefit. It is a flat amount that changes each year. Students aged 18 to 25 going part time get half.

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Who qualifies:

  • Child under 18, or 18 to 25 and in school
  • Parent paid into CPP
  • Parent has died or gets CPP disability

What you need to apply:

  • The right form: ISP1152, ISP1300 or ISP1402
  • Proof of school for ages 18 to 25

How to reach them

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Questions? 1-800-277-9914
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../cpp-childrens-benefit.html.

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