federal · Canada-wide
Canada Disability Benefit — needs the federal DTC first
Your provincial benefit does NOT automatically give you the federal DTC — certifying form T2201 unlocks this on top.
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- federal program · Canada-wide
At a glance
- Worth:
- +$204.20/mo once you hold the DTC
- Who:
- The Canada Disability Benefit is a federal, income-tested monthly supplement created by the Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22, royal assent June 2023) and administered by Service Canada alongside CRA
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
+$204.20/mo once you hold the DTC
How it benefits you
- Your provincial benefit does NOT automatically give you the federal DTC — certifying form T2201 unlocks this on top.
What you need to qualify or apply
Needs the DTC first: this program unlocks once your Disability Tax Credit is approved. How the DTC works
Eligibility
- The Canada Disability Benefit is a federal, income-tested monthly supplement created by the Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22, royal assent June 2023) and administered by Service Canada alongside CRA
- First payments began July 2025, following finalization of the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations (SOR/2025-35, published March 12, 2025)
- Budget 2024 funded it at $6.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.