Which of the following describes an eligible criterion for the CPP Disability Benefit?

Question: Which of the following describes an eligible criterion for the CPP Disability Benefit?

Answer options:

• The applicant must have contributed to CPP for at least 3 of the last 6 years.
• The applicant must be under age 60 at the time of application. ✅ The applicant must have a severe and prolonged mental or physical disability.
• The applicant must demonstrate they cannot perform their usual job, but can perform other light duties.

Correct answer: The applicant must have a severe and prolonged mental or physical disability.

Explanation: To qualify for CPP Disability, an applicant must have a disability that is severe (regularly incapable of pursuing any substantially gainful occupation) and prolonged (likely to continue indefinitely or be long-term).