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Step 1 Do you qualify, U$ c$ d2 `, }; x2 A3 N
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor3 Z& ^$ U& j% I
be the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor
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( }) k9 N( Q/ p0 yThe amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:/ i' I- m9 X* o3 F" B; J
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whether you are younger or older than age 65
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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.' d0 x1 T" p8 m' H
% H8 r! p. j) ?) k+ ^8 {3 jIf you are age 65 or older
. E) B ?2 E9 I7 y% W% n* |You will receive 60% of the contributor's retirement pension, if you are not receiving other CPP benefits.
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If you are under age 65
- g2 A; @; Q4 ~3 C$ m. U5 l; nYou 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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