Canada's new $200/month disability benefit goes live; Apply by June 30 to get paid in July
Canada's new disability benefit program begins accepting applications on June 20, 2025, offering up to $2,400 annually to eligible Canadians with disabilities who have the Disability Tax Credit. Backed by significant federal funding, the program aims to enhance financial security, with first payments scheduled for July 2025 for approved early applicants.
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Canada's new disability benefit program is now accepting applications, with the first payments scheduled for July 2025. Canadians aged 18 to 64 who have already qualified for the Disability Tax Credit ( DTC ) and who filed their 2024 tax return, along with any spouse or partner, can apply.Applications open on Friday, June 20, 2025. Those submitted and approved by June 30 will receive their first payments in July.Applicants approved later will still receive their full entitlements, including back payments to June, but no earlier.The program offers up to $200 per month, or $2,400 per year, with annual inflation adjustments. This amount will be reduced for higher-income individuals.Provinces and territories (except Alberta) have committed not to claw back existing disability benefits.Part of the federal Disability Inclusion Action Plan , the benefit aims to boost financial security for over 600,000 low-income Canadians with disabilities. It is backed by $6.1 billion over six years, with ongoing $1.4 billion annually, starting in 2024.Eligible individuals approved for the DTC will receive a letter in June with a unique code and application instructions. However, even without a letter, applicants can still apply by providing their Social Insurance Number and 2024 net incomeApplications are available online, by phone, or in person at Service Canada locations. An estimate tool is also available to help applicants calculate their expected monthly benefit.The federal government is partnering with community organizations to assist applicants in navigating both the DTC and the Disability Benefit. Direct deposit is encouraged for faster payment.Disability Minister Patty Hajdu acknowledged that the benefit was not designed to fully sustain recipients. She said it provides increased financial autonomy and can be used flexibly alongside other income.
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