How much you could receive
How to calculate your Allowance for the Survivor payment
The amount of your Allowance for the Survivor depends on:
- Your income from the previous year
| Your situation | Your annual net income must be | Maximum monthly payment amount |
|---|---|---|
| I am a surviving spouse or common-law partner | less than $30,696 | up to $1,702.34 |
The maximum amount is not guaranteed. Your actual payment amount may be different depending on your income.
Allowance for the Survivor payment amounts.
Adjustments that increase payment amounts
Cost of living increases: Each January, April, July and October pension amounts are increased to reflect any increases in the cost of living. Pension amounts do not decrease if the cost of living goes down.
If your income this year is less than last year
Your income may change due to several factors.
Contact us if you have a lower annual income due to retirement or if other pension benefits are reduced or stopped.
In these cases, we can set your benefit payment by estimating your income for the current year instead of using last year’s income.
Contact us
If you have general questions about the Allowance for the Survivor or specific questions about your application, contact us.