Rates
Effective from: October 1, 2019
Attendance Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,890.32 |
| 2 | $1,701.37 |
| 3 | $1,134.23 |
| 4 | $756.21 |
| 5 | $302.55 |
Caregiver Recognition Benefit
A monthly payment increased annually by the Consumer Price Index. The current payment is $1,024 per month.
Veterans Independence Program
This PDF chart shows the maximum VIP amounts.
Clothing Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $214.21 |
| 2 | $171.32 |
| 3 | $128.54 |
| 4 | $85.65 |
| 5 | $76.10 |
| 6 | $61.86 |
| 7 | $57.10 |
| 8 | $47.56 |
| 9 | $38.10 |
| 10 | $23.75 |
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 | 57.50 | 18,708.48 |
| 20 | 230.00 | 74,833.92 |
| 40 | 460.00 | 149,667.84 |
| 60 | 690.00 | 224,501.76 |
| 80 | 920.00 | 299,335.68 |
| 100 | 1150.00 | 374,169.60 |
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 | $2,856.76 | $714.19 | $371.38 | $271.39 | $214.26 |
| 5 | $2,285.41 | $571.35 | $297.10 | $217.12 | $171.41 |
| 10 | $1,571.22 | $392.81 | $204.26 | $149.26 | $117.84 |
| 15 | $857.03 | $214.26 | $111.41 | $81.42 | $64.28 |
| 20 | $142.84 | $35.71 | $18.57 | $13.57 | $10.71 |
Exceptional Incapacity Allowance
| Grade | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,512.29 |
| 2 | $1,260.21 |
| 3 | $1,008.17 |
| 4 | $756.21 |
| 5 | $504.11 |
Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation
| Grade | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,500.00 |
| 2 | $1,000.00 |
| 3 | $500.00 |
Read more about the Additional Pain and Suffering Compensation...
Critical Injury Benefit
The Critical Injury Benefit is a $74,659.06 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 $ 374,169.60 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 | $40,960 |
| 12 years | $81,920 |
You can use $5,120 of this benefit to participate in one-time courses aimed at certification, professional designations, or professional development.
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