Canada Pension Plan – Death Benefit
Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada
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Service Description
Provides a one-time payment ($2500) to, or on behalf of, the estate of a deceased contributor of the Canada Pension Plan.
Eligibility
To qualify for the death benefit, the deceased must have made contributions to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for at least:
- one-third of the calendar years in their contributory period for the base CPP, but no less than three calendar years, or
- Ten calendar years
If there is no estate, the person responsible for the funeral expenses, the surviving spouse or common-law partner or the next of kin may be eligible, in that order.
Application Process
Documents Required
Fees
Toll Free - English: 1-800-277-9914
Toll Free - French: 1-800-277-9915
CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914
Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693
* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874
Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218
* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
Toll Free
Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232
1-800-O-CANADA
Service Website
www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/cpp-death-benefit.html
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English, French
Service Canada Outreach Centre – Meadow Lake
Address
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Main Office
8155 Flying Dust First Nation
Meadow Lake SK S9X 1T8
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Free parking. Payment method accepted: Cheque only. Public phone and fax are available.
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Check the website to confirm.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors.
CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914
Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693
* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874
Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218
* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742
Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555
Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786
TTY: 1-800-926-9105
Toll Free
Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232
1-800-O-CANADA
Website
www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?lang=eng&rc=sk-sbf
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