What is the Canada Disability Benefit?
The Canada Disability Benefit is a federal income-tested benefit intended to provide direct financial support to eligible working-age people with disabilities. Applications and payments are administered by Service Canada.
Key eligibility requirements
Current federal eligibility information includes an age requirement generally covering people aged 18 to 64, approval for the Disability Tax Credit, Canadian residency for income tax purposes, and eligible status in Canada. The applicant and their spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must have filed the required federal income tax return for the relevant benefit year.
Applying
Service Canada provides online, phone, in-person, and paper application options. The information required depends on the applicant’s circumstances and whether they received an invitation letter with an application code.
Check the current rules
Eligibility, income calculations, payment amounts, and application processes can change. Review the current official program pages before applying or making decisions based on a possible payment.
Canada Disability Benefit overview