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So, you don’t typically need to report a death to us. If a funeral home isn’t involved or doesn't report the death for some reason, you should call us and provide the name, Social Security number, date of birth, and date of death for the person who died. Call +1 800-772-1213. Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.
- Overview
- Step 1 Do you qualify
- Step 2 How much could you receive
- Step 3 When to apply
- Step 4 Who should complete the application
- Step 5 Apply
- Step 6 After you apply
Death benefit
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit is a one-time payment, payable to the estate or other eligible individuals, on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor.
If the deceased contributor lived outside Canada
The international social security agreements that Canada has with other countries may be used to satisfy these requirements. Consult lived or living outside Canada.
If the deceased contributor worked or lived in Quebec
A person may contribute to both the CPP and the Quebec Pension Plan. The contributions made under both plans are combined when a death benefit is calculated. Contact Retraite Québec if at the time of death, one of these conditions also applies: the deceased contributor only contributed to the Quebec Pension Plan the deceased contributor lived outside Canada and the last province of residence was Quebec, or the deceased contributor lived in Quebec at the time of death.
You may also qualify for other CPP benefits
In addition to the CPP death benefit, you may be eligible to receive: Survivor’s pension Benefits for children under 25
The amount of the death benefit is a single payment of $2,500.00.
You should apply as soon as possible after the contributor’s death.
If an estate exists, the executor named in the will or the administrator named by the Court to administer the estate applies for the death benefit.
The executor should apply for the benefit within 60 days of the date of death.
If no estate exists or if the executor has not applied for the death benefit, payment may be made to other persons who apply for the benefit in the following order of priority:
•the person or institution that has paid for or that is responsible for paying for the funeral expenses of the deceased
•the surviving spouse or common-law partner of the deceased, or
•the next-of-kin of the deceased
Apply online
To apply for your benefit online: sign in to your MSCA and complete the online CPP Death Benefit form mail certified true copies of the required documentation or drop them off at a Service Canada office, and indicate both the deceased contributor’s Social Insurance Number and your own on all documents before sending them to Service Canada
Apply using a paper application
To apply for your benefit using a paper application: complete the Application for a Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit (ISP1200) include certified true copies of the required documentation mail the form or drop it off at a Service Canada office, and indicate both the deceased contributor’s Social Insurance Number and your own on all documents before sending them to Service Canada
Review your application status
If more than 12 weeks have passed and you would like to find out the status of your application, you can contact Canada Pension Plan.
If you disagree with a decision
You may request a reconsideration of any decision that affects your eligibility or the amount of your Canada Pension Plan benefit.
How to report the benefit on a tax return
To find out how to report the death benefit on the tax return of the individual who receives it, refer to Death benefits - Prepare tax returns for someone who died.
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Feb 19, 2021 · For starters, a person is due no Social Security benefits for the month of their death. “Any benefit that’s paid after the month of the person’s death needs to be refunded,” Sherman said ...
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