Plain meaning
A federal income supplement for eligible working-age persons with disabilities.
Also called
CDB
Background
The Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent in 2023, with benefit design developed through regulations.
Key points
- Eligibility is tied to disability-related criteria set by the federal program rules.
- The benefit is intended to supplement income rather than replace provincial or territorial disability supports.
- DTC eligibility is important because federal announcements have linked the benefit to the Disability Tax Credit system.
Why it comes up
The benefit appears in tax and benefit articles because DTC access can affect access to related disability supports.