CPP/OAS application wait time 2026

CPP programs application processing time frame

Canada Pension Plan application: around 2 months

Death benefit application: around 1 month and half

Survivor’s pension application: around 1 month and half

Survivor children’s benefit application: around 2 months

CPP International Operation application: around 12 months

OAS programs application processing time frame

Old Age Security and GIS combined application: around 2 months (submit 6 months before birthday) / around 5 months (submitted less than 6 months before birthday)

Old Age Security application only: around 2 months (submit 6 months before birthday) / around 5 months (submitted less than 6 months before birthday)

Guaranteed Income Supplement application only: around 3 months / around 5 months for new GIS applicant

Allowance application: around 3 to 4 months

Statement of Estimate Income form: around 7 months

OAS International Operation application: around 12 months

CPP Disability programs application processing time frame

CPP-Disability initial application: around 4 months

CPP-Disability child benefit: around 3 months

CPP-Disability child school attendance (over 18): around 2 months

CPP/OAS application wait time 2026

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