Application for Survivors' Benefits
Under the Québec Pension Plan

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The deceased is required to have sufficiently contributed to the Québec Pension Plan.
The death benefit is a single, taxable payment of 2 500 $. It is paid in priority to the person or charitable organization that paid the funeral expenses . After 60 days, it can be paid to the heirs.
The surviving spouse's pension ensures a basic income for the person considered to be the deceased person's spouse .
The orphan's pension is paid to the person who cares for the deceased person's minor child .

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