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Step 1 Do you qualify
( N* L. f6 L. @. C- d0 _+ dTo qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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+ A: A- w8 ?) |) fbe legally married to a deceased CPP contributor/ C1 X, z9 \2 Z! `
be the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor
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; h' m h0 e3 l1 j' T, X+ jThe amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:4 h7 f1 ?" h! s+ a& p& H2 ^
p) B$ W5 L( ?/ ]9 l+ Y' r: d/ lwhether you are younger or older than age 65
^ Y, _) h: E9 q6 thow much, and for how long, the deceased contributor has paid into the CPP# ?& |) i; `3 p7 Q7 G/ {5 ^9 ]
We first calculate the amount that the CPP retirement pension of the deceased is, or would have been, if the deceased had been age 65 at the time of death. Then, a further calculation is done based on the survivor's age at the time of the contributor's death.6 ?4 Q3 G9 G( W" c
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If you are age 65 or older: h$ m( o$ I. Q) c" y
You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.) i+ Q2 L/ j7 ]; q( _8 N3 o3 y! c7 b
- T9 x! W0 x/ VIf you are under age 65
# g% m1 Q$ f. V: DYou will receive a flat rate portion and 37.5% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits. |
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