Rates
Effective from: January 1, 2020
Attendance Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,926.24 |
| 2 | $1,733.70 |
| 3 | $1,155.78 |
| 4 | $770.58 |
| 5 | $308.30 |
Caregiver Recognition Benefit
A monthly payment increased annually by the Consumer Price Index. The current payment is $1,043.46 per month.
Veterans Independence Program
This PDF chart shows the maximum VIP amounts.
Clothing Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $218.28 |
| 2 | $174.58 |
| 3 | $130.98 |
| 4 | $87.28 |
| 5 | $77.55 |
| 6 | $63.04 |
| 7 | $58.18 |
| 8 | $48.46 |
| 9 | $38.82 |
| 10 | $24.20 |
The Clothing Allowance is provided if you are receiving a disability benefit for a condition that causes wear and tear on your clothing or requires you to wear specially-made clothing.
Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Extent of disability (%) | Monthly benefit | Lump sum amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $58.59 | $19,063.94 |
| 20 | $234.37 | $76,255.76 |
| 40 | $468.74 | $152,511.53 |
| 60 | $703.11 | $228,767.29 |
| 80 | $937.48 | $305,023.06 |
| 100 | $1,171.85 | $381,278.82 |
View the complete Pain and suffering compensation rate table.
Read more about Disability benefits...
Income Replacement Benefit
This income replacement provides 90% of your gross pre-release military salary while you are participating in Rehabilitation services. This ensures a pre-tax income of at least $48,600 per year.
Canadian Forces Income Support
| Maximum per month | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran or Survivor | Veteran with Spouse/Partner | Additional amount for each dependent child | Orphan | ||
| $1,653.81 | $2,462.62 | $366.68 | $785.99 | ||
War Veterans Allowance
| Maximum per month | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran or Survivor | Veteran or Survivor (blind) | Veteran with Spouse/Partner | Veteran with Spouse/Partner (both blind) | Additional amount for each dependent child | Orphan |
| $1,653.81 | $1,715.21 | $2,464.61 | $2,525.81 | $262.30 | $785.99 |
Important note to Veterans and qualified civilians:
If you had wartime service and your income is higher than the maximum level because you or your spouse/common-law partner receive OAS benefits, in certain cases, you may qualify for treatment benefits.
Disability Pension
| Monthly Rate | Additional Monthly Amounts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Single | Spouse | One Child | Second Child | Each Other Child |
| 1 | $2,911.04 | $727.76 | $378.44 | $276.54 | $218.33 |
| 5 | $2,328.83 | $582.21 | $302.75 | $221.24 | $174.66 |
| 10 | $1,601.07 | $400.27 | $208.14 | $152.10 | $120.08 |
| 15 | $873.31 | $218.33 | $113.53 | $82.96 | $65.50 |
| 20 | $145.55 | $36.39 | $18.92 | $13.83 | $10.92 |
Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,541.02 |
| 2 | $1,284.15 |
| 3 | $1,027.33 |
| 4 | $770.58 |
| 5 | $513.69 |
Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Grade | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,528.50 |
| 2 | $1,019.00 |
| 3 | $509.50 |
Read more about the Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation...
Critical Injury Benefit
The Critical Injury Benefit is a $76,077.58 tax-free lump-sum award to address the immediate impacts of the most severe and traumatic service-related injuries or diseases sustained by Canadian Armed Forces members.
Death Benefit
The death benefit is a one-time, tax-free amount of $381,278.82 paid to a spouse or common-law partner and any dependent children if a CAF member dies while in service.
Education Training Benefit
This program offers funding for college, university, technical education or short-term programs.
| Years of Service (authorized paid days) |
Maximum Amount |
|---|---|
| 6 years | $41,738.24 |
| 12 years | $83,476.48 |
You can use $5,217.28 of this benefit to participate in one-time courses aimed at certification, professional designations, or professional development.
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