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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A temporary refundable tax credit recognizing eligible personal support workers for their work during specified periods.
Eligibility depends on employment type, hours, and income, not general disability status.
Drug coverage
A provincial or territorial public drug insurance program that helps residents pay for prescription medications.
Each province runs its own pharmacare with different deductibles, premiums, and formularies.
Drug coverage
The amount you pay out of pocket for eligible drugs each year before a public plan starts paying its share.
Deductibles are often based on income, lower income can mean lower or no deductible.
Drug coverage
A monthly fee some provincial drug plans charge based on income or family size before drug coverage applies.
Drug coverage
Asking your pharmacist whether a drug is covered on your plan before filling a prescription, especially for expensive medications.
Pharmacists can often see real-time billing results and suggest covered alternatives to discuss with your prescriber.
Disability
A health professional authorized to certify disability for a specific program, for example, a physician for the DTC, or an audiologist for hearing loss.
Using the wrong professional can delay or reject your application.
Drug coverage
A requirement to get plan approval before filling a prescription, common for expensive or restricted drugs.
Disability
An impairment expected to last, or that has lasted, for a continuous period of at least 12 months (or is likely to result in death).
Short-term conditions usually do not meet prolonged impairment tests for major disability benefits.
Provincial & territorial
Extra payment from a province or territory on top of a federal benefit, or a standalone provincial payment for a specific need.
Supplements have separate applications and income tests from federal programs.
Use these MyEligible tools to explore programs after you understand a term.
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