What was the $150 Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment?

A one-time $150 payment separate from regular monthly CDB, meant to help offset DTC-related costs. The first phase paid September 17, 2026 to eligible recipients who received CDB between July 2025 and June 2026. No application was required. People who became eligible in July 2026 or later, or who were re-certified for the DTC, are scheduled for a later phase in winter 2027.

Do I need DTC approval before applying?

Yes. Official canada.ca eligibility requirements include an approved Disability Tax Credit from the CRA.

How much will I receive?

It depends on your income and which benefit period applies. Published maximums are up to $200 per month for July 2025 to June 2026 (based on your 2024 tax return) and up to $204.20 per month for July 2026 to June 2027 (based on your 2025 tax return). Use Service Canada's official estimator; any figure is an estimate only.

When did payments start?

The first eligibility month is June 2025. Payments began in July 2025, according to canada.ca.

When are Canada Disability Benefit payment dates in 2026?

Service Canada schedules regular monthly CDB payments for the third Thursday of each month. See the payment dates section on this page for upcoming 2026 dates, or the full federal benefits calendar. September 17, 2026 was the first phase of the separate one-time $150 supplemental payment for eligible recipients. Check the official payment calendar if a date changes.

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): eligibility, amounts, and payments

Federal monthly support for working-age adults with disabilities who meet Service Canada rules. Start with your situation below, then eligibility, amounts, applying, payments, and what to do if something goes wrong. This page does not decide whether you qualify.

Published maximum for the current payment period: up to $204.20 per month for eligible adults ages 18 to 64 (amounts are income-tested; Service Canada decides eligibility).

Information verified as of October 7, 2026 · Federal benefit year July 2026 to June 2027

What are you trying to do?

Choose the situation closest to yours. Each choice goes to visible next steps or a related MyEligible tool.

See if I could qualifyRequirements, DTC, taxes, and age rules
I do not have the DTC yetStart with the Disability Tax Credit
I have the DTC and want CDBApply and what to have ready
I want to apply for CDBChannels, forms, and what to have ready
I already appliedTimelines and while you wait
My payment changed, stopped, or is missingPossible reasons and what to do next
I was denied or disagreeReconsideration deadline and appeal route
I want to understand the amountMaximums, income test, and official estimator
I get provincial disability benefitsHow CDB may interact with ODSP, AISH, and others
I'm helping someone elseRepresentatives and authorized helpers
I'm not sure where to startDTC questions and first steps

Official payment estimator (Service Canada)

What Service Canada requires (information only)

Official eligibility criteria from canada.ca (Do you qualify). Meeting these on paper does not guarantee approval until Service Canada confirms your file.

CDB eligibility depends on the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The two programs are not the same.

Age 18 to 64 for regular monthly payments.
Approved Disability Tax Credit (DTC) from the CRA.
You and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) must have filed the relevant federal income tax return. Payment amounts use prior-year returns (see amount section).
Resident of Canada for income tax purposes.

Confirm every requirement, including edge cases, on the official eligibility page before you apply.

Do you qualify

How to apply for the DTC (canada.ca)

How to apply

Apply through Service Canada after your DTC is approved and your tax returns are filed. You do not need a letter from Service Canada before applying. My Service Canada Account may show your invitation letter, but you cannot apply there.

Gather what Service Canada asks for: your Social Insurance Number, legal status in Canada, and DTC approval. If you have a Notice of Assessment, line 23600 can speed up processing. Optional: direct deposit details.
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Submit your application to Service Canada using one of these channels:
- Online (preferred, fastest processing) Apply
- By phone: 1-833-486-3007 (TTY 1-833-467-2700), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time. Contact us (Canada Disability Benefit)
- In person at a Service Canada office. Find a Service Canada office
- Printed form: complete the Canada Disability Benefit application (SC-CDB0004), or the legal representative application (SC-CDB0005), and drop it off at a Service Canada office or mail it to Service Canada Centre, CDB Processing Centre, P.O. Box 60, Boucherville, QC J4B 5E6.

Keep your application accurate. A representative or someone you trust may help you apply. If you notice errors after submitting, contact Service Canada by phone or in person to correct them.

After you apply

Service Canada usually mails an eligibility decision within about 28 calendar days (longer if a legal representative applied). Use official guidance if your situation changes while you wait.

Keep your contact and banking details current in My Service Canada Account.
Respond quickly if Service Canada asks for more information.
Tell Service Canada about moves, marital status, income, or DTC changes that could affect CDB.
File taxes by the deadline each year; amounts are recalculated each July from prior-year returns.

After you apply (canada.ca)

My payment is wrong, missing, or stopped

Do not assume a cause until you confirm with Service Canada. These are common themes from official guidance, not a diagnosis of your file.

Possible reasons: Changed income or marital status, outdated banking or address, unanswered mail, DTC expiry, annual reassessment, eligibility pause, or a very low entitlement paid as a lump sum for the period.

What to do next: Sign in to My Service Canada Account, review recent letters, update direct deposit, and contact Service Canada if a expected payment did not arrive. Keep notes of dates and reference numbers.

I disagree with a decision

180-day reconsideration window

You can ask Service Canada to reconsider an eligibility or amount decision within 180 days of the date on your decision letter. Late requests may need an explanation; extensions are limited by regulation.

Gather your decision letter, new evidence, and form SC-CDB0006. Mail or drop off at a Service Canada office. Service Canada will reply in writing.

Request for reconsideration (form CDB0006)

If you disagree after reconsideration, you may appeal to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. Income-related parts may be referred to the Tax Court. Confirm current steps on the SST website.

Who needs to know about a change?

Updating one agency does not automatically update the other. Report changes to each program that uses the information.

Service Canada: CDB eligibility, payments, address, marital status, and banking for CDB.
CRA: Tax filing, DTC certificate, and family status used on tax returns.
Often both: Marital status or income changes can affect CDB and tax-based credits. Follow each agency's instructions.

2026 changes to the Canada Disability Benefit

Beyond the one-time $150 supplemental payment, these are material updates to know about for 2026 planning.

July 2026 benefit year: indexed maximum and working-income exemptions; amounts use 2025 tax return data.
Regulatory updates clarify spouse tax-filing waivers and treatment of CDB in income calculations.
Supplemental $150 phases: September 2026 for many existing recipients; winter 2027 for some newer eligibles.

Canadian benefit changes in 2027

How much could CDB pay?

Current payment period (published maximum)

Maximum monthly: $204.20
Maximum annual: $2,450.40

Your actual amount depends on adjusted family net income, working income, marital status, and whether both partners receive CDB. MyEligible does not calculate a personalized amount on this page without complete inputs.

If you are married or common-law, or if you have employment income, use the official estimator for an accurate monthly amount.

Official payment estimator (Service Canada)

CDB and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

CDB and the DTC are different programs. An approved DTC certificate from the CRA is normally required before CDB payments can start.

DTC application helper (MyEligible)

Next payment

Next Canada Disability Benefit payment

November 19, 2026

December 17, 2026

View all 2026 payment dates

Not the Child Disability Benefit

People often shorten both programs to "CDB," but they are different federal benefits. This page is about the Canada Disability Benefit for adults ages 18 to 64. The Child Disability Benefit is a separate monthly supplement paid with the Canada child benefit when a child is DTC-approved.

Child Disability Benefit (CRA, for children)

How much you could receive

The benefit is income-tested. Your monthly amount can be anywhere from $0 up to the published maximum for that payment period. Service Canada recalculates amounts each July using the prior year's tax return. Two benefit periods are published on canada.ca; which one applies depends on the month you are paid, not when you read this page. MyEligible does not calculate your personal amount here.

July 2025 to June 2026

Maximum up to $200 per month ($2,400 per year). Based on adjusted family net income from your 2024 federal tax return.

July 2026 to June 2027

Maximum up to $204.20 per month. Based on income from your 2025 federal tax return (indexed for cost of living).

How much you could receive

Canada Disability Benefit payment dates

Regular monthly CDB payments are issued on the third Thursday of each month. They are separate from the one-time $150 supplemental payment. The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a tax credit, not a monthly benefit payment. Your first CDB payment is normally the month after approval and may include eligible back payments. Amounts are recalculated each July using prior-year tax data.

September 17, 2026 was both a regular monthly CDB date and the first phase of the separate $150 supplemental payment for eligible recipients. Do not confuse monthly CDB with DTC-only payments or the supplemental lump sum. Next Canada Disability Benefit payment

Payments See all Canada benefit payment dates

What is happening?

This $150 supplemental payment is not the same as your regular monthly Canada Disability Benefit. It is a one-time amount to help offset DTC-related costs.

Service Canada issues a one-time $150 supplemental payment separate from your regular monthly CDB. Regulations took effect September 1, 2026. The supplemental amount is fixed at $150 per approved DTC certificate that qualifies you for CDB, paid as a lump sum.

Who gets it?

You may receive the supplemental payment for each approved DTC certificate that entitles you to a monthly CDB payment, including if your monthly amount is $20 or less and paid as a lump sum for a full period. Former recipients who received a CDB payment before September 2026 may still qualify, even if they no longer receive monthly payments. The supplemental payment is not payable if the person died before September 2026.

Do I need to apply?

No. The supplemental payment is issued automatically to eligible recipients. You do not submit a separate application or provide a medical fee receipt for this payment.

When was it paid?

First phase (September 17, 2026): paid to eligible recipients who received a CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026.
Later phase (winter 2027): people who became eligible for CDB since July 2026, or who were approved for a new DTC certificate (re-certified).

What if I became eligible later?

If you started receiving CDB in July 2026 or later, or if you were recently re-certified for the DTC, your supplemental payment is scheduled for winter 2027, not September 17, 2026. Regular monthly CDB payments follow the normal schedule.

What should I do next?

If you were in the first phase, the $150 should have arrived via your usual direct deposit or cheque around September 17, 2026. If you are waiting for the winter 2027 phase, see the 2027 changes hub below. If you do not yet have CDB but have an approved DTC, see how to apply. For DTC steps, see our Disability Tax Credit guide.

How to apply for the Disability Tax Credit

For winter 2027 supplemental timing, EI limits, CRA pre-filled returns, and other confirmed or proposed 2027 updates, see our Canada-wide changes hub.

Canadian benefit changes in 2027

How much you could receive

How this fits with the DTC and RDSP

For many adults, the pathway looks like this: get DTC approval, apply for the Canada Disability Benefit if you meet the requirements, then explore RDSP grants and bonds.

Common questions

What was the $150 Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment?: A one-time $150 payment separate from regular monthly CDB, meant to help offset DTC-related costs. The first phase paid September 17, 2026 to eligible recipients who received CDB between July 2025 and June 2026. No application was required. People who became eligible in July 2026 or later, or who were re-certified for the DTC, are scheduled for a later phase in winter 2027.
Is the Canada Disability Benefit the same as the Child Disability Benefit?: No. The Canada Disability Benefit is a Service Canada monthly payment for adults ages 18 to 64. The Child Disability Benefit is a CRA supplement for DTC-approved children, paid with the Canada child benefit.
Do I need DTC approval before applying?: Yes. Official canada.ca eligibility requirements include an approved Disability Tax Credit from the CRA.
How much will I receive?: It depends on your income and which benefit period applies. Published maximums are up to $200 per month for July 2025 to June 2026 (based on your 2024 tax return) and up to $204.20 per month for July 2026 to June 2027 (based on your 2025 tax return). Use Service Canada's official estimator; any figure is an estimate only.
When did payments start?: The first eligibility month is June 2025. Payments began in July 2025, according to canada.ca.
When are Canada Disability Benefit payment dates in 2026?: Service Canada schedules regular monthly CDB payments for the third Thursday of each month. See the payment dates section on this page for upcoming 2026 dates, or the full federal benefits calendar. September 17, 2026 was the first phase of the separate one-time $150 supplemental payment for eligible recipients. Check the official payment calendar if a date changes.

Official sources (canada.ca)

Monthly disability support is only one layer. Find other financial supports for tax credits, provincial programs, and RDSP planning.

This is not an eligibility test

When is my next CDB payment?

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB): eligibility, amounts, and payments

What are you trying to do?

What Service Canada requires (information only)

If you are incarcerated (information only)

How to apply

After you apply

My payment is wrong, missing, or stopped

I disagree with a decision

Who needs to know about a change?

2026 changes to the Canada Disability Benefit

How much could CDB pay?

CDB and the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Next Canada Disability Benefit payment

Not the Child Disability Benefit

How much you could receive

July 2025 to June 2026

July 2026 to June 2027

How income reduces the payment

Canada Disability Benefit payment dates

What is happening?

Who gets it?

Do I need to apply?

When was it paid?

What if I became eligible later?

What should I do next?

How this fits with the DTC and RDSP

Common questions

Official sources (canada.ca)