The Canada Pension Plan cannot pay a disability benefit unless the Canada Pension Plan received an application before the contributor died. Surviving spouses or common-law partners and dependent children may apply for Canada Pension Plan survivor benefits and children's benefits . Receiving Your benefits 9. Your payments start four months after the date the Canada Pension Plan finds you to be disabled. May. Disability benefits can begin no earlier than twelve months before the date you applied.
Payments usually arrive in the last three banking days of each month.
You can consult the exact payment dates on this Web site. If your payment is more than a week late, or if you lose it, please contact us . We can deposit your benefit payment directly into your bank account either in Canada or the United States through our Direct Deposit service . Contact us to learn more about this free service. There is a maximum amount that can be paid.