Rates
Effective from: January 1, 2021
Attendance Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,945.50 |
| 2 | $1,751.04 |
| 3 | $1,167.34 |
| 4 | $778.29 |
| 5 | $311.38 |
Caregiver Recognition Benefit
A monthly payment increased annually by the Consumer Price Index. The current payment is $1,053.89 per month.
Veterans Independence Program
This PDF chart shows the maximum VIP amounts.
Clothing Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $220.46 |
| 2 | $176.33 |
| 3 | $132.29 |
| 4 | $88.15 |
| 5 | $78.33 |
| 6 | $63.67 |
| 7 | $58.76 |
| 8 | $48.94 |
| 9 | $39.21 |
| 10 | $24.44 |
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 | $59.18 | $19,254.58 |
| 20 | $236.71 | $77,018.32 |
| 40 | $473.43 | $154,036.64 |
| 60 | $710.14 | $231,054.97 |
| 80 | $946.86 | $308,073.29 |
| 100 | $1,183.57 | $385,091.61 |
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 $50,018.64 per year.
Canadian Forces Income Support
| Maximum per month | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran or Survivor | Veteran with Spouse/Partner | Additional amount for each dependent child | Orphan | ||
| $1,658.77 | $2,472.01 | $367.78 | $788.35 | ||
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 |
| $1,658.77 | $1,720.36 | $2,472.00 | $2,533.40 | $263.09 | $788.35 |
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 | $2,940.15 | $735.04 | $382.22 | $279.31 | $220.51 |
| 5 | $2,352.12 | $588.03 | $305.78 | $223.45 | $176.41 |
| 10 | $1,617.08 | $404.27 | $210.22 | $153.62 | $121.28 |
| 15 | $882.05 | $220.51 | $114.67 | $83.79 | $66.15 |
| 20 | $147.01 | $36.75 | $19.11 | $13.97 | $11.03 |
Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,556.43 |
| 2 | $1,296.99 |
| 3 | $1,037.60 |
| 4 | $778.29 |
| 5 | $518.83 |
Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Grade | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,543.79 |
| 2 | $1,029.19 |
| 3 | $514.60 |
Read more about the Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation...
Critical Injury Benefit
The Critical Injury Benefit is a $76,838.36 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 $385,091.61 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 | $42,155.62 |
| 12 years | $84,311.24 |
You can use $5,269.45 of this benefit to participate in one-time courses aimed at certification, professional designations, or professional development.
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