Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a benefits plan for employees and people who are self‑employed. If you make over $3,500 in a year, you must pay into the CPP.
If you have an employer, they take the CPP payment from your paycheque. If you’re self‑employed, you must pay it with your income tax.
If you pay into the CPP, you might get CPP disability benefits if you can no longer work because of a disability. Your children may also be able to get benefits.
When you get CPP disability benefits, the government sends you a certain amount of money each month. It does not pay for drugs or other medical expenses. You must pay income tax on your CPP disability benefits.
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