Universal Child Care Benefit in canada

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   Universal Child Care Benefit
   
   The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) program issues a taxable $100 monthly payment to families for each child under the age of six to help cover the cost of child care.
   
   Delivered by: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
   Eligibility Information
   
   Applicants must meet the following criteria:
   
       * be the primary caregiver of a child under six years of age on or after 1 July 2006
       * be a resident of Canada
       * other criteria may apply
   
   Application Information
   
       * Families already receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit will automatically receive the Universal Child Care Benefit.
       * Families that do not receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit will be able to apply for the Universal Child Care Benefit by submitting a completed Canada Child Benefits application form to the Canada Revenue Agency.
       * Persons who apply late may receive up to 11 months of retroactive payments, plus a payment for the month in which the application was received.
   
   Dates and Deadlines
   
       * The UCCB will usually be issued on the 20th of each month, and one week earlier in December.
       * Individuals who have not received their UCCB within ten business days following the date of issue should contact the Canada Revenue Agency.
   
   Related Information
   
       * The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) must be notified in the case of a recipient's death. Payments made after the date of the death must be returned to the CRA.
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