The Canada Disability Benefit is a new income-tested government payment intended to support working-age adults with disabilities. The goal is to improve financial security and reduce poverty among people with disabilities in Canada — a group that has long faced significant economic challenges., Eligible Canadians can begin applying for the Canada Disability Benefit as of June 20. Bank of Canada notes are displayed at the Bank of Canada museum in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 12, 2023., The Canada Disability Benefit is a new program designed to lift Canadians with disabilities out of poverty. Backed by an investment of $6.1 billion over six years and an annual budget of $1.4 billion, it provides financial support of up to $2,400 per year to eligible individuals aged 18-64., Call Service Canada’s CDB hotline: 1-833-486-3007 // teletypewriter (TTY): 1-833-467-2700; Visit any Service Canada Centre in person; Ask a family member or friend you trust; Visit the Canada Disability Benefit website for more information: More Support is Coming. The government is working with community organizations across the country to , As of June 20, 2025, you will be able to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit online, by phone, or in person at a Service Canada Centre. You can apply if you are aged 18 to 64, are approved for the disability tax credit and meet the benefit’s other eligibility requirements., Applications for the new, much anticipated Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) open on June 20. The tax-free monthly CDB payments are meant to provide financial support to qualifying people with disabilities. The program is administered by Service Canada and the first month of eligibility is June, with .