Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit is a program run by Employment and Social Development Canada that gives up to $1,741.20 a month to people between 18 and 65 who have a mental or physical disability that stops them from working at any job on a regular basis, and that is long-term and not expected to get better or is likely to cause death. Checked on the official page on October 4, 2026.
Up to $1,741.20 a month
You likely qualify if: People aged 18 to 65; A long-term disability that stops all work; Paid into the CPP in 4 of the last 6 years.
Next payment October 28, 2026in 19 daysAdd to calendar
No deadline. Service Canada aims to decide within 120 calendar days. A terminal illness is decided within 5 business days and a grave condition within 30 calendar days. If you did not apply when your disability started, you may still qualify under the late applicant provision.
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A monthly payment from the Government of Canada for people who cannot work because of a long-term disability and who have paid into the CPP. In 2026 it is a basic amount of $610.46 a month plus an amount based on what you paid into the CPP, up to a maximum of $1,741.20 a month. It changes to a CPP retirement pension when you turn 65.
Who qualifies
People between 18 and 65 who have a mental or physical disability that stops them from working at any job on a regular basis, and that is long-term and not expected to get better or is likely to cause death. You must have contributed to the CPP in 4 of the 6 years before your disability stopped you from working, or in 3 of those 6 years if you contributed for 25 years or more in total. Credits from a former spouse or partner, or the child-rearing provision, may help you qualify.
You likely qualify if:
- People aged 18 to 65
- A long-term disability that stops all work
- Paid into the CPP in 4 of the last 6 years
How to apply
- Apply on their application form.
- Questions? 1-800-277-9914
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
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Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/.../cpp-disability-benefit.html.
Good to know
- CostFree
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsApply online: sign in to My Service Canada Account and select Apply for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits. Or fill out the paper form, ISP-1151, or ISP-2530A if you have a terminal illness, and mail it to Service Canada. For postal codes starting with L, M or N the address is Service Canada, PO Box 5100 Station D, Scarborough ON M1R 5C8. Ask your doctor or other health professional to fill out the medical report, ISP-2519 (or ISP-2530B for a terminal illness). Service Canada pays up to $175 for this form. Upload it in My Service Canada Account or mail it.
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What to bring
- The application, online or form ISP-1151
- A medical report (ISP-2519) from your doctor
Dates
Next payment October 28, 2026.
No deadline. Service Canada aims to decide within 120 calendar days. A terminal illness is decided within 5 business days and a grave condition within 30 calendar days. If you did not apply when your disability started, you may still qualify under the late applicant provision.
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