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Step 1 Do you qualify$ N h5 i. e0 p h/ S5 G7 k# R {; o
To qualify for the survivor’s pension, you must:
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be legally married to a deceased CPP contributor
1 v" {- X9 t& |+ l: o# rbe the common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor7 C$ D3 r) `7 a6 o4 M' ]( E3 G) Z+ U
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The amount you receive as a surviving spouse or common-law partner will depend on:/ H4 A( g9 o) p1 a4 l( b9 X& i
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whether you are younger or older than age 65
4 b$ V2 j' y, g- R( i5 }7 Lhow much, and for how long, the deceased contributor has paid into the CPP6 P3 K4 q; S# |( U
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.
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If you are age 65 or older- B+ d9 A! ~1 t: k! ^7 }: z8 B
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& W: F5 x& B; o8 k0 w& S3 I! o. w) c- [
You 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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