Canadians can apply for Canada Disability Benefit starting in June

Starting June 20, eligible individuals in Canada can apply for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).

Part of the federal government’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan, the benefit is designed to provide financial support to Canadians with disabilities.

Who is eligible?

The benefit is available to individuals with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 64 who meet a number of requirements.

Some of these requirements include:

Having a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate

Filing a 2024 tax return to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Or, if you have a spouse or common-law partner, that person must have also filed their 2024 tax return.

The federal government will send letters in June to those who have been found eligible with a unique code and instructions on how to apply.

According to the program’s website, people who haven’t received a letter but think they qualify can still apply. They’ll need to provide their mailing address and net income (line 23600 of their 2024 tax assessment).

How to apply

As of June 20, eligible applicants can apply in three ways:

Online

By phone

In person at a Service Canada office

Applicants will need to provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN) and bank account information for direct deposit. Direct deposit is the preferred method because it’s faster and more reliable, according to the program’s website.

In addition, a number of community organizations across Canada will also assist individuals with the application process and DTC certification.

Applicants whose applications are received and approved by June 30 will receive their first payment in July.

How much is the benefit?

The amount of these benefits is determined by various factors, including adjusted gross family income.

The maximum annual amount will be $2,400 ($200 per month) from July 2025 to June 2026.

This amount will be adjusted annually for inflation to cover changes in the cost of living; however, the benefit amount will not be reduced if inflation decreases.

Eligible individuals may also receive retroactive payments up to 24 months prior to the date of their application — but these payments will only be made for months after July 2025.

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