Some Canadians are getting an additional $150 in benefits this September
Some Canadians are set to receive additional benefits this September, putting more money in their pockets next month.
With the rising cost of living, the extra benefits could provide some welcome financial relief for eligible Canadians. The federal government is providing a $150 supplemental payment to Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) recipients to help offset the cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The payment will be provided as a one-time lump sum.
“The main purpose of the changes to the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations is to enable the government to pay a supplemental Canada Disability Benefit payment of $150 to program recipients,” reads the government website. “The changes will take legal effect on Sept. 1, 2026.”
Who’s eligible to receive the $150 payment?
Canadians can’t apply for the supplemental payment separately. To be eligible for the payment, they must have a DTC certificate from the CRA that entitles them to receive the CDB.
That includes Canadians whose monthly CDB payment is $20 or less and who receive their benefit as a lump-sum payment for an entire payment period.
The eligibility also applies retroactively. Anyone who received disability payment benefits before changes went into effect can qualify for the $150 supplemental payment. Payments will start going out in September.
What will the supplemental payment cover?
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To be eligible for the DTC, Canadians must have a medical practitioner certify that they have a severe or prolonged impairment.
Canadians must provide a medical certificate, and while the service is free in some cases, others may have to pay medical practitioners $125 to $150. There’s also the added cost of transportation. The $150 supplement is meant to help cover some of the expenses related to applying for the DTC.
“Members of the disability community have expressed concerns about costs associated with applying for the Disability Tax Credit and the resulting financial barriers people may face in accessing the Canada Disability Benefit program,” reads the Canada Gazette.
What are the CDB and the DTC?
To qualify for the CDB, Canadians must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 to 64 years old
- Be approved for the DTC
- Be a Canadian resident, permanent resident, person registered under the Indian Act, protected person, or temporary resident who has lived in Canada for at least 18 months.
- Have filed a 2025 federal income tax return, along with their spouse or common-law partner
Those eligible received payments on Aug. 20, and the next payment is scheduled for Sept. 17. The maximum monthly benefit you could receive is $204.20.
The DTC reduces income tax paid by Canadians with disabilities or their supporting family members. It’s meant to help offset added costs related to the impairment. Those living with severe or long-term impairment can apply for the credit, which can be claimed at tax time.