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Applying for Benefits

Before applying for benefits, you must:

  • Be aware that each parent must file an application for benefits;
  • Make sure you meet the eligibility conditions and have all required information on hand;
  • Be aware that the date you send your application is considered to its filing date. This date is important since it determines when your benefit period can begin;
  • Register or be registered for the QPIP online services;
  • Have an operating system and web browser supported by our online services;
  • Have on hand the necessary information if you wish to sign up for direct deposit. The information is found on your cheques or statement of account.

    • Direct deposit : safe and fast!

    Direct deposit of benefits is practical!

    • Your benefits are safely deposited in your account.
    • You can avoid postal delays related to civic holidays and unnecessary travel.
    • It’s good for the environment.

    Signing up for direct deposit is easy!

    • access your file online and change the method of payment of your benefits,
      or
    • call the Centre de service à la clientèle at 1-888 610-7727.

Avoid postal delays

To avoid inconvenience due to postal delays, we suggest that when you file your application you :

  • sign up for direct deposit of your benefits;
  • pick email as your preferred means of communication with us.

If you do not immediately send your application, your information will be kept for 30 days. After that, if you still have not sent the application, the information will be destroyed.

Once your application is sent to the QPIP, you will automatically receive a confirmation number confirming that your application has been recorded at the QPIP.

During the period when you will be receiving benefits, you can follow your file's progress online and even make some changes.

Important

If you apply for maternity benefits before your child is born, upon your child’s birth you will be required to send us information on his or her identity according to the birth certificate (family name, first name, date of birth and gender). This information is needed for payment of parental benefits.

You can enter this information in your online file or phone them in to the Centre de service à la clientèle.

Additional information

  • To find out about procedures with the various government departments and agencies, complete the Becoming a Parent questionnaire, which you will find by going to My Québec Services Account

Last update: 2011-06-03