How to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit 

• You are between the ages of 18 and 64.
• You have the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
• You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, filed your 2024 federal income tax return.  
• You are a Canadian resident.  

• The DTC is a federal income tax credit that helps lower taxes for people with disabilities.
• If you don’t have the DTC, you can apply for it by filling out this application form.
• A medical practitioner must complete part of the application form.
• For more details on DTC eligibility and how to apply, visit the Government of Canada website.

You may receive up to $2,400 per year ($200 per month). The amount depends on several factors, including your income, marital status, employment, and other considerations. Visit the government website to use the CDB Estimator Tool and find out how much you might receive.

If you have the Disability Tax Credit and meet all the other eligibility requirements, you should receive a letter in the mail with a six-digit code to apply.  

• Along with this six-digit code, you’ll also need your Social Insurance Number (SIN), mailing address and banking information (branch number, institution number and account number). 

If you didn’t receive a letter, you can still apply.

• In this case, in addition to your Social Insurance Number, mailing address and banking information, you’ll also need your net income amount (line 23600 on your 2024 Notice of Assessment).

You can apply in four ways: 

• Online: Apply through the government portal; this is the fastest option. 
• Phone: Call Service Canada at 1-833-486-3007. 
• In person: Visit a Service Canada Office. 
• By mail: Complete, print and mail the application form labelled SC-CDB0004 found on this page and downloadable through this link. 

Applications opened on June 20, but you can apply at any time. If you were eligible earlier but didn’t apply, you may receive retroactive payments from June 2025.

• Service Canada will review your application.
• You’ll receive a decision letter within 28 days. If you applied through a legal representative, it may take longer. 
• To check your application status, contact Service Canada. 
• Don’t agree with the decision? 
  • You can request a reconsideration within180 days of receiving the decision. 
  • If you still disagree, you can file an appeal. 

• Payments begin one month after your application is received and approved.  
• Payments come on the third Thursday of each month. You can view the full list of payment dates by clicking on Canada Disability Benefit on this Government of Canada webpage. 
• If your total benefit payment for the year is less than $240, you’ll receive a lump sum payment. 

You can receive payments by direct deposit or cheque. To change your payment method, contact Service Canada or fill out a Direct Deposit Request Form. 

Yes, you can appoint a legal representative to apply and make decisions on your behalf. 

You can also authorize someone to communicate with Service Canada (without decision-making authority). To do this, complete the Consent to Communicate Information to an Authorized Person form and drop it off at a Service Canada office or mail it at Service Canada Centre. 

No. Every June, you’ll receive a letter confirming whether you still qualify for the benefit and the amount you’ll receive.

Call Service Canada: 

• CDB Hotline: 1-833-486-3007 

• TTY: 1-833-467-2700 

• Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday 

Other ways to get help: 

• Submit an eServiceCanada request form to receive a callback. 

• Visit a Service Canada Centre. 

• Register with Canada VRS to download the app and call the VRS line. 

• Here’s a list and contact information for organizations providing disability benefits navigation services. 

• Plan Institute:  
  • About the Canada Disability Benefit 
  • How to apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)? 
  • Contact Plan Institute’s Disability Planning Helpline at 1-844-311-7526 or email them at [email protected] 

• Inclusion Canada: 
  • Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit today 

• Disability Alliance BC: 
  • Guide to the Canada Disability Tax Credit