Change in Frequency of Family Allowance Payment

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You receive Family Allowance four times a year, that is, in January, April, July and October, on the scheduled payment dates. If you would like to receive your payments on a monthly basis, you must complete a Change in Frequency of Family Allowance Payments form.

To file your application:

Other way of filing your application

If you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN), you can complete the online Change in Frequency of Family Payments This link will open a new window. form.

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Effective dates of change in frequency

If you apply:The change will take effect on:
Between 15 March 2025 and 13 June 20252 July 2025
Between 14 June 2025 and 12 September 20251 October 2025
Between 13 September 2025 and 5 December 20255 January 2026

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