Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) is a monthly benefit amount for people over the age of 18 and under the age of 65, who are no longer able to work due to the severity of their disability.
What benefits can you access with the CPP-D:
The CPP-D amount a person receives is based on a flat rate amount and contributions that they’ve made into the CPP program.
In 2025, for example, the monthly flat rate amount is $598.49. CPP-D is linked to inflation, so the rates change slightly each year.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit amount is $1,673.24.
The average monthly benefit in 2025 was $1,538.67.
For people who are receiving CPP disability benefits, the plan also provides a benefit for each child under the age of 18. In 2025, the amount is $301.77. This benefit is for the child and is paid to the custodial parent.
If a child of a CPP Disability recipient is between the ages of 19 and 25 and enrolled in full time school at an accredited institution, this child portion can continue. However, the payments are not to the disabled parent, but rather the adult child directly.
For more information on benefits, check out our Resources page.
Who is eligible for CPP-D?
CPP-D is available for individuals who:
- Are over the age of 18 and under the age of 65.
- Contributed enough to the Canada Pension Plan while they were employed.
- Have a severe mental or physical disability that regularly stops them from doing any type of substantially gainful work.
- Live with a disability that is long-term (prolonged) and of indefinite duration or the disability is likely to result in death.
Access one-on-one support
At DAC, we can provide step-by-step support through CPP-D applications, reconsiderations and Social Security Tribunal appeals.
Please ensure that the following four criteria have been met in order to receive assistance from an advocate:
- Be under the age 65
- From a medial standpoint are no longer able to work for the foreseeable future
- Have a medical professional (general practitioner, specialist or nurse practitioner) who is willing to support with the application
- Request a CPP Statement of Contributions from Service Canada
Contact us at cppd@disabilityalliancecanada.ca or call (604) 606-4160 for direct support.
Resources and Tools
For more information on CPP-D, visit our Resources page, where you can find our help sheets and guides.
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