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CPP Post-Retirement Disability Benefit

Service Canada

A monthly benefit for CPP retirement pension recipients under age 65 who develop a severe and prolonged disability.

About This Program

The Canada Pension Plan Post-Retirement Disability Benefit provides an additional monthly payment to eligible CPP retirement pension recipients who are under age 65 and are found to have a severe and prolonged mental or physical disability. There is no separate application for this benefit. When a person applies for CPP disability benefits, Service Canada automatically considers their eligibility for the Post-Retirement Disability Benefit when applicable. The benefit is paid in addition to the CPP retirement pension until age 65.

Eligibility

Maximum Age
64

Additional Eligibility Information

Maximum Age
64
Receiving Cpp Retirement Pension
Yes
Severe Disability Required
Yes
Prolonged Disability Required
Yes
Cpp Contribution Requirement
Yes
Separate Application Required
No

Financial Support

Payment Information

Payment Year
2026
Monthly Amount
$610.46
Flat Rate
Yes
Paid In Addition To Cpp Retirement Pension
Yes
Payment Stops At Age
65

How to Apply

Official Program Information

Always confirm current eligibility, application instructions, and payment information with the program provider.

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Available In

Alberta AB
British Columbia BC
Manitoba MB
New Brunswick NB
Newfoundland and Labrador NL
Northwest Territories NT
Nova Scotia NS
Nunavut NU
Ontario ON
Prince Edward Island PE
Quebec QC
Saskatchewan SK
Yukon YT

Program Information

Last Reviewed
September 15, 2026
Verification
Verified
Directory Status
Featured

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