The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) supports low-income working-age people with disabilities. For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum is $204.20 per month. Eligible recipients may also receive a fixed $150 supplemental lump sum beginning in fall 2026, with no separate application.
Core eligibility requirements
- You are aged 18 to 64.
- You are approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
- You are resident in Canada for income-tax purposes.
- You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, filed the required federal income tax return.
- You meet an eligible immigration-status category.
How the monthly amount is calculated
$204.20 is the maximum, not a flat payment. The amount is reassessed annually using adjusted family net income from the previous tax year. The July 2026 to June 2027 period uses information from 2025 federal tax returns. Working-income exemptions apply before the benefit is reduced.
If the calculated annual entitlement is $240 or less, Service Canada pays one lump sum instead of monthly instalments.
The $150 supplemental payment
Regulatory amendments take effect on 1 September 2026. The supplement is intended to help offset costs related to obtaining or renewing a DTC certificate. It is fixed at $150 and does not require a separate application. A qualifying recipient may receive one supplement for each approved DTC certificate that generated CDB eligibility.
How to apply
You can apply online, by phone, by mail or at a Service Canada office. An invitation letter with a six-digit application code can speed up the process, but a person who did not receive a letter may still apply. Have your Social Insurance Number, mailing address, immigration-status information and direct-deposit details available.
Payments and backdating
Approved monthly payments are normally issued on the third Thursday of each month. Back payments may cover up to 24 months before Service Canada receives the application, but never for eligibility before June 2025.
Common problems to avoid
- Applying before the DTC is approved.
- Failing to file an annual federal tax return by the required date.
- Assuming the maximum is guaranteed regardless of family income.
- Not reporting a change in marital status or banking information.
Frequently asked questions
Do I apply separately for the $150 supplement?
No. Service Canada determines eligibility from the CDB and DTC records.
Do I have to reapply every year?
Usually not, but eligibility and the amount are reviewed annually.
Can I receive the CDB with provincial disability assistance?
The federal benefit may interact differently with provincial or territorial programs. Check the rules where you live.
Official information
Canada.ca — benefit amount and supplement
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