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You may return to work while collecting your CPP Disability Benefits as long as you meet certain criteria. There is an “allowable earnings provision” that allows you to work while collecting CPP Disability benefits as long as you don’t earn over a specific amount. The amount of income you are allowed is adjusted yearly so it is best to touch base with a Service Canada office. In 2016, you were able to earn $5,400 while on CPP Disability Benefits. Once they consider you to be working at a Substantially Gainful Occupation*, then you no longer meet the requirements and your benefits will cease.
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Substantially Gainful Occupation - an occupation where the remuneration for the work performed and the services rendered was at a substantially gainful amount. The substantially gainful amount is a benchmark of earnings that likely indicates whether a person is showing regular capacity for work. This does not mean that you cannot work at your old job, but that you cannot work at any job – full or part time – for which you are or could become reasonably qualified.
CPP Disability payments consist of a flat rate of $471.43 plus 75% of your Retirement Pension contributions. The average monthly payment in 2016 was $934.37.
No. In fact, it acts as a benefit. If approved, the calculation for Retirement Pension stops at the date of your approval for CPP Disability benefits, meaning there will be no $0.00 contribution years from that point forward.
Yes, there is a child benefit available for those who are approved with dependent children. Your children must be under the age of 18 or 18 to 25 attending full-time school at a recognized institution.
Yes, CPP Disability Benefits are considered taxable income. If you chose, you can request for Service Canada to deduct your income tax on each monthly benefit.
DCAC will assess your particular situation and provide prompt feedback on your chances of a positive outcome.