provincial · Newfoundland and Labrador
NL Disability Benefit
The province's flagship disability income program (announced June 2024, effective July 2025), designed to achieve a basic income for persons with disabilities when stacked with the
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- provincial program · Newfoundland and Labrador
At a glance
- Worth:
- ≤$400/mo — stacks on federal CDB
- Who:
- The province's flagship disability income program (announced June 2024, effective July 2025), designed to achieve a basic income for persons with disabilities when stacked with the federal Canada Disability Benefit and other supports.
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
≤$400/mo — stacks on federal CDB
How it benefits you
- The province's flagship disability income program (announced June 2024, effective July 2025), designed to achieve a basic income for persons with disabilities when stacked with the
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 province's flagship disability income program (announced June 2024, effective July 2025), designed to achieve a basic income for persons with disabilities when stacked with the federal Canada Disability Benefit and other supports.
How to apply
- Up to $400/month ($4,800/year) for persons with disabilities aged 18–64 who qualify for the federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- Full $400 if adjusted family net income is below $29,402; partial benefit on a sliding scale between $29,402 and $42,404 (individuals, or couples where one has the DTC); couples where both have the DTC get partial benefits up to $55,404 — and each qualifying spouse receives their own payment
- No application required — CRA determines eligibility from tax filings and DTC status; payments arrive around the 25th of each month
- You must file taxes annually and hold a valid DTC certificate
- The benefit is in addition to Income Support and other provincial supports.
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.