Who qualifies for the CPP Disability children's benefit?
Dependent children of a CPP-D recipient qualify: children under 18, or between 18 and 25 who are in full-time attendance at a recognized school. Each qualifying child receives the same flat monthly amount.
How much is the children's benefit per child?
It is a flat monthly amount set each year, the same for every eligible child regardless of your earnings. Unlike US SSDI, it is not a percentage of your benefit and is not reduced by a family maximum.
Can both parents' children get two benefits?
If both parents receive CPP-D, a child may receive two children's benefits (one on each parent's record). This is a notable difference from the US family-maximum approach.
Do children's benefit amounts change annually?
Yes. The flat per-child amount is indexed to inflation and adjusted each January. Treat this as a current-year estimate.