In the Event of a Death

Calculation of Death Benefits

Here is a tool to help you calculate the death benefits payable by the SAAQ to any dependants of a deceased accident victim.

Death benefit paid to dependants

The amount of the death benefit is calculated based on the dependant'sA dependant may be a minor child or a child of full age, provided the deceased was providing for more than 50% of the child’s needs at the time of death. age at the time of the accident victim's death.

Dependant's
age (years)
Amount of
the benefit

under age 1

$66,363

1

$64,467

2

$62,570

3

$60,673

4

$58,775

5

$56,880

6

$54,988

7

$53,089

8

$51,194

9

$49,302

10

$47,401

11

$45,507

12

$43,610

13

$41,715

14

$39,819

15

$37,924

16 or over

$36,022

Last update: November 30, 2022