How much money do you get when on a SIN card?

Question

My mother passed away 2 weeks ago and my dad said that my and my younger sister get an SIN card? it pays a certain amount of money per month until were 18. Well I'm 16 now , how much do young teens usually get? I live in Canada so I'm not sure if it's the same everywhere else.

Answer 1

The SIN number is so you can legally work/get benefits from the government and you should have had this card long ago.

You're not going to get any money UNLESS your mother set it up that you do instead of your father. Don't expect much money because it's not much if you even get any so don't be upset if you don't even get any money.

Sorry for your loss.

Answer 2

Try this website:

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sc/cpp...

That page has the info you are looking for but it may vary by what province you are in as I had to choose one to get that page.  You may want to start at the main page:

http://www.canadabenefits.gc.ca/

Then go to the right side of the screen and click on the A-Z Benefits Index.  Choose the letter S then choose Survivor Benefits.

Good luck.

Edit to add:

I found it.

6. Who qualifies for the children's benefit and how much is it?

A child who has lost at least one parent who was a Canada Pension Plan contributor may qualify. For the benefit to be paid, the deceased parent must have met the contributory requirements.

The monthly children's benefit is a flat rate that is adjusted annually. In 2004, the children's benefit is $192.65 per month.

A child may get up to two benefits if:

both parents paid into the Canada Pension Plan for the minimum number of years, and

each parent is either disabled (according to Canada Pension Plan rules) or deceased.

Our Disability Benefits Web site can provide you with more information.

Note, if the child is under the age of 18, the benefit is normally paid to the person with whom the child is living. However, in some cases, the benefit can be paid to the child who has applied. If the child is 18 or older and qualifies because of full-time attendance at a school or university, the benefit is paid directly to him or her on application.