Income-tested benefits
Means-tested
A program that considers your financial resources, usually income and sometimes assets, before paying benefits.
You may qualify for health-related programs but not income support, or vice versa.
Benefits glossary
Canadian benefits glossary
Government benefits, tax, disability and drug-coverage terms explained in plain language.
Definitions are educational. Official program rules still apply.
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Medical adjudication
The process a government program uses to review medical evidence and decide whether you meet its disability definition.
Different programs use different definitions, approval for one program does not automatically mean approval for another.
Housing
Multigenerational home renovation tax credit
A federal refundable tax credit for eligible renovations that create a secondary unit for a senior or adult with a disability in your home.
Eligible expenses and family relationships are narrowly defined, keep receipts and contracts.
CRA & Service Canada
My Service Canada AccountMSCA
Service Canada's online portal for CPP, OAS, EI, and related benefits applications and payment information.
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Definitions explain common government and program language in plain words. They are starting points for understanding, not legal advice or official eligibility decisions. Confirm important details with the official program, CRA, Service Canada, or a qualified professional.
Glossary reviewed September 13, 2026