Starting July 2025, the Canada Disability Benefit will provide a monthly payment to working-age Canadians with disabilities who have low income.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
• Hold a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate
• Be 18 to 64 years old
• Have filed a 2024 income tax return
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, temporary resident (with 18+ months in Canada), or registered under the Indian Act

Benefit Amount

Maximum: $2,400/year ($200/month) from July 2025 to June 2026

Reductions apply based on income:

• Single: 20% of income over $23,000
• Couples:
  • 20% of income over $32,500 (if only one is eligible)
  • 10% of income over $32,500 (if both are eligible)

Income exemptions: First $10,000 (single) or $14,000 (couple) of working income

Additional Notes

• Income is based on the most recent tax year before the payment period
• Spouses must also file a tax return unless exempt due to residency, separation, or safety concerns

How to Prepare

• Apply for the Disability Tax Credit
• File your 2024 tax return (and your spouse’s, if applicable)
• Ensure you have a Social Insurance Number

More details will be available at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/canada-disability-benefit.html.