Canada Disability Benefit

FederalDisabilityChecked October 2, 2026

The Canada Disability Benefit is a monthly payment for low-income working-age adults with disabilities. You need an approved Disability Tax Credit to get it.

How much

July 2026 to June 2027: up to $204.20/month, based on 2025 adjusted family net income. Full amount up to $23,000 (single) or $32,500 (couple), then reduced gradually. Up to $10,210 (single) or $14,294 (couple) of work income is not counted. A one-time $150 supplement was paid September 17, 2026 to people who got CDB between July 2025 and June 2026.

When it's paid

Paid monthly, starting the month after approval. Back pay may cover up to 24 months, but not before June 2025.

Who qualifies

Age 18 to 64
Approved for the Disability Tax Credit
Filed your taxes (and your spouse's, if you have one)
Resident of Canada
Income under the limits

How to apply

Get approved for the Disability Tax Credit first
File your taxes (and your spouse's)
Apply online through Service Canada
Set up direct deposit

What to have ready

Social Insurance Number
Disability Tax Credit approval
Spouse's information
Banking details

Common mistakes to avoid

Applying without DTC approval
Spouse not filing taxes
Confusing it with the Disability Tax Credit

Still being confirmed: Phone and in-person application options were not confirmed on the pages checked. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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