You may qualify for this benefit if you:
- live in Canada
- are between the ages of 18-64
- have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit
- filed an income tax return for the previous tax year
- are one of the following:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident
- a protected person
- a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the past 18 months someone who is registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
Social Insurance Number
For example:
- confirmation of SIN letter
- plastic SIN card (non-expired)
Notice of Assessment
A statement from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to each taxpayer, every year, after you have filed a tax return. It tells you the amount of income tax you owe, or the amount of the refund you will get.
The application process for the Canada Disability Benefit is not yet open. More details will be available on the Canada Disability Benefit application page in the coming months, including information on when, where and how to apply.