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Canada Launches Disability Benefit for Eligible Individuals in 2025

3/24/2025

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Bill C-22 establishes the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) to assist working-age individuals with disabilities, launching payments in July 2025.
Eligible recipients, aged 18-64, must qualify for the Disability Tax Credit and live in Canada.
The maximum benefit is $200 monthly, amounting to $2,400 annually, subject to income testing.
Application details will be announced; individuals should obtain DTC approval and file 2024 taxes.

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Story summary

Bill C-22 establishes the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) to assist working-age individuals with disabilities, launching payments in July 2025.
Eligible recipients, aged 18-64, must qualify for the Disability Tax Credit and live in Canada.
The maximum benefit is $200 monthly, amounting to $2,400 annually, subject to income testing.
Application details will be announced; individuals should obtain DTC approval and file 2024 taxes.