Disability
Disability assistance (BC PWD)
British Columbia's provincial disability income and health supplement for people who meet Persons with Disabilities (PWD) status.
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Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments in physical or mental functions. Approval is based on how your condition affects daily life, not on your diagnosis alone.
DTC approval can unlock other programs, including the Canada Disability Benefit and RDSP grants, and may reduce the tax you owe.
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DTC renewal
Re-applying for the Disability Tax Credit when CRA's approval period ends or your condition changes.
Letting DTC lapse can interrupt CDB, RDSP grants, and other linked benefits.
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Glossary reviewed September 13, 2026