Canada Pension Plan disability benefits: How much you could receive
How much you could receive
The basic payment amount is $598.49. We add to the basic amount based on how much you paid into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) while you worked.
If you are receiving the disability benefit or post-retirement disability benefit, your dependent children may also be eligible for a children's benefit.
| Type of benefit | Average monthly amount for new beneficiaries (October 2023) | Maximum monthly payment amount (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPP Disability benefit | $1,198.66 | $1,673.24 |
| CPP Post-retirement disability benefit | $598.49 | $598.49 |
| CPP children's benefit | $301.77 | $301.77 |
Note: With the introduction of CPP enhancement in 2019, the monthly maximum disability amount increases every month. In 2024, the monthly amount in January was $1,606.78 and increases to $1,616.52 in December.
Note: The disability benefit amounts are reviewed every January to reflect changes in the cost of living. However, your monthly benefit amount will not decrease if the cost of living goes down.
Read more about CPP benefits amounts.
Your payment
You can receive your benefit payments by mail or by direct deposit in your bank account in Canada, the United States or other participating countries.
If you are receiving other benefits
If you receive both a CPP survivor's pension and a disability benefit, they will be combined into a single monthly payment. The maximum amount you can receive in January 2025 is $1,683.57.
If you are receiving both a retirement and survivor pension, and are then granted a post-retirement disability benefit, you will receive the higher amount of the survivor or post-retirement disability benefit flat rate.
Disability income from other sources
If you are receiving disability income from other sources, such as a private insurer or a provincial or territorial program, you may still be able to receive the CPP disability benefit. However, these other sources may change their payments if you are approved for the disability benefit through the CPP.
Contact your insurance company or social assistance program for details about your case.
Medications and medical devices
The CPP disability benefit does not pay for medications or medical devices. Contact your province or territory if you need financial assistance for medication or medical devices.
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