What is the Canada Disability Benefit?

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a financial benefit for adults with disabilities.

Service Canada manages the program and provides a monthly payment of up to $200 based on your income.

Am I eligible for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)?

The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is determined based on household income. You may be eligible for a full or partial benefit based on how much income your family has. However, only certain types of income are counted in Service Canada’s calculation.

To qualify for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), you must:

Be between 18 and 64 years old,
Be approved for the disability tax credit (DTC),
File your family’s income taxes,
Be a resident of Canada for income tax purposes,
Be a Canadian citizen, have an eligible immigration or First Nations status

How can I get the Canada Disability Benefit?

You or your legal representative can apply online, by phone, by mail, or in person at a Service Canada office. You can also print out an application from the Service Canada website.

What documents do I need to apply?

It is helpful to have all your documents and details together before you start your application.

You will need your:

Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Citizenship, Immigration or First Nations status document
Recent Notice of Assessment or tax file, in case income questions are asked
Banking information for direct deposit

How long does the application take?

Service Canada will take time to review your application and supporting documents. You can expect to receive a decision within 28 to 49 calendar days.

What if my application was rejected?

You can ask Service Canada within 180 days to review and change their decision if:

You are denied for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), or
You do not agree with the amount you're getting.

You can fill out a reconsideration request form or write a letter. Your letter must include:

Your name and address
Social Insurance Number (SIN)
The reason why you're asking for the reconsideration
Information you may not have included in your original request

For More Information

Canada Disability Benefit Information about the CDB from Service Canada.
Disability tax credit (DTC) - a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. From Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Cancel the benefit of the deceased person - When someone passes away, please contact Service Canada and also notify the Canada Revenue Agency(CRA).