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Canada Disability Benefit: eligibility and payment dates

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Short answer

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a monthly payment for people aged 18 to 64 who are approved for the disability tax credit and have filed their taxes. From July 2026 to June 2027 the most you can get is $204.20 a month, less if your family income is higher. Apply online, by phone, at a Service Canada office or by mail.

Who handles it

Service Canada (Employment and Social Development Canada)

Handles it everywhere in Canada.

Next payment

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Who can apply

  • You must be 18 to 64, be approved for the disability tax credit, be a Canadian resident for tax purposes, and be a citizen, permanent resident, protected person, registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident who has lived here for the past 18 months.

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  • You, and your spouse or common-law partner if you have one, must have filed a 2025 federal tax return before payments can be made.

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Steps

  1. Apply online (the fastest way), by phone, in person at a Service Canada office, or with a printed form that you drop off or mail. If Service Canada sent you a letter, use the 6-digit application code in it.

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What you need

  • You need your SIN, mailing address and legal status in Canada. Adding your 2024 net income (line 23600) and direct deposit details speeds things up. Legal representatives also need proof of authority and their own ID.

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Costs and amounts

  • For July 2026 to June 2027, up to $10,210 of working income for a single person, or $14,294 for a couple, is not counted when your benefit is worked out.

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  • Starting in fall 2026, people who qualify for monthly CDB payments get a one-time $150 supplemental payment to help cover the cost of getting the disability tax credit. You do not need to apply for it.

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How much you get

  • For July 2026 to June 2027: up to $204.20 a month, based on your adjusted family net income from your 2025 tax return. The payment goes down as income rises above a set level.

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How long it takes

  • Payments start the month after you are approved. The first one comes on the third Thursday of that month and includes any back payments owed.

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Good to know

  • If you are 17, you can apply up to 6 months before your 18th birthday, but nothing is decided or paid until you turn 18.

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Questions people ask

Do I need the disability tax credit to get the CDB?

Yes. Approval for the disability tax credit is one of the requirements, along with your age, residence, status in Canada and filing your 2025 tax return.

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Can I work and still get the Canada Disability Benefit?

Yes. Part of your working income is exempt, and earning more than the exempt amount does not always lower your benefit.

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Can I get CDB back payments?

Yes. If eligible, you may get back payments for up to 24 months, counted back from when Service Canada gets your application, but not for any month before June 2025.

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Where to go in person

Places in the biggest cities, from open data. Check the official link for hours and what each office offers before you go.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Canada Disability Benefit: eligibility and payment dates", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/canada-disability-benefit