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What if I choose a CPP or QPP pension before age 65?
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When can I take a reduced CPP/QPP payment?
If you choose to receive the CPP or QPP pension before age 65, you will receive a reduced CPP or QPP pension. This means that you would receive a higher total pension income before age 65, because you would be receiving both a CPP or QPP benefit and a bridge benefit at the same time.
The standard age to start the pension is 65. However, you can start receiving it as early as age 60 or as late as age 70. If you start receiving your pension earlier, the monthly amount you’ll receive will be smaller. If you decide to start later, you’ll receive a larger monthly amount.
If you start it before age 65, your pension could be reduced, by up to 36% if you start at age 60. If you take it after age 65, your pension could be increased, by up to 42% if you wait until age 70.
While full retirement benefits are payable at age 65, you can opt to collect CPP at age 60 and take a reduced payment. Or you can defer payments until age 70 and receive a larger payment.
The maximum CPP reduction is 36%, which applies if you take the benefit the month after your 60 th birthday. If you start receiving QPP benefits before age 65, the reduction will vary from 0.5% to 0.6% depending on the amount of your retirement pension. Learn More.
Jan 24, 2022 · The bridge benefit is intended to supplement your retirement income until you start receiving C/QPP benefits, which is normally at age 65, although some may opt to start their C/QPP retirement benefit as early as age 60 or defer it past the age of 65.
Oct 21, 2021 · Taking CPP/QPP Before Age 65. While full CPP/QPP benefits are paid once you turn 65, you can take a reduced payment as early as age 60. Here’s how your payments will be reduced if you take them before age 65: CPP benefits will be reduced by 0.6% for each month up to and including the month you turn 65.