Parental Insurance information

If you work for a company or for yourself, we list all eligibility requirements & benefit amounts for your specific case

QuΓ©bec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP)

Self-Employed

  • Definition: Self-employed individuals work for themselves rather than for an employer. This category includes freelancers, business owners, and independent contractors.

Wage Earner (Employee)

  • Definition: Wage earners, or employees, are individuals who work under an employment contract for an employer. They receive a salary or wages and are generally entitled to employment benefits.

Both Self-Employed and Wage Earner (Hybrid)

  • Definition: A person who is both a wage earner and self-employed. This situation occurs when someone works as an employee for part of their income and also operates a business or freelances on the side.

Parental Insurance (EI - Federal)