Other Benefits

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Death Benefit

The death benefit is a tax-free, lump sum payment of $250,000. It is paid to a spouse or common-law partner, and dependent children, if a CF member is:

• killed while in service; or
• injured while in service and dies within 30 days of the injury.

Clothing Allowance

As a CF member or Veteran, you may qualify for a monthly clothing allowance if you have received a disability award due to:

• an amputation, or other disability, that causes wear and tear on your clothing; or
• a disability that requires you to wear specially-made clothing.

Detention Benefit

You may qualify for a tax-free lump sum detention benefit if you are a CF member or CF Veteran who, while serving in the Forces,:

• was detained by an enemy, opposing force or person or group carrying out a terrorist activity; or
• evaded capture or escaped from any power.

Financial Advice

Under the New Veterans Charter, disability awards, detention benefits and death benefits are lump sum amounts. You may wish to seek out the advice of a financial expert to help you manage your lump sum payment. If the payment is $12,500 or more, some, or all, of the fees related to this advice may be paid by our Department, up to a maximum of $500.