Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit: up to $400 a month

Newfoundland and LabradorDisabilityChecked November 6, 2026

The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB) pays up to $400 a month ($4,800 a year) to low-income adults aged 18 to 64 who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. You do not apply: the CRA pays it from your tax file.

How much

Up to $400 a month ($4,800 a year), July 2026 to June 2027. Full $400 when adjusted family net income is less than $29,402; partial between $29,402 and $42,404 (one person with the DTC), or between $29,402 and $55,404 when both spouses qualify. If both spouses qualify, each one gets the benefit.

When it's paid

Monthly, normally on the 25th. If the 25th is a weekend or holiday, it is paid on the last working day before.

Who qualifies

You live in Newfoundland and Labrador on the first day of the payment month
You are at least 18 and under 65
You have a valid Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate
Adjusted family net income below $42,404 if you are an individual who qualifies, or below $55,404 if both spouses or partners qualify for the DTC
You can still get it if you live with family

How to apply

You do not need to apply; the CRA uses the information on file
Get approved for the Disability Tax Credit (form T2201, filled in by a medical practitioner)
File your tax return every year
After your return is filed and your DTC is approved, the first payment comes on the next payment date; questions: CRA Benefit Enquiries 1-800-387-1193

What to have ready

Approved Disability Tax Credit certificate (form T2201)
Your tax return, and your spouse or partner's

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Common mistakes to avoid

Waiting for an application form; there is none
Not filing a tax return, which stops payments
Expecting payments for the month you move to the province; they start the next month
Expecting it after 65; it stops at 65, when Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement may apply

Still being confirmed: The CRA page does not publish the reduction rate in the partial range. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

CRA: Newfoundland and Labrador programs ↗

Last checked against these pages on November 6, 2026.

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