Do you live with a disability and are you between 18 and 64? The federal government pays direct support, the Canada Disability Benefit, separate from Quebec's programs. It's worth knowing, because many eligible people never claim it.
The maximum amount is $204.20 a month. According to the Government of Canada's How much you could receive page, that's the maximum for the July 2026 to June 2027 period. The benefit is income-tested: the maximum goes to the lowest incomes and decreases as family income rises. So two people won't necessarily get the same amount.
A one-time $150 supplement arrives in September 2026. Per the same page, starting in September 2026, you may receive an additional amount to help offset the cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit. This supplement is fixed at $150 and paid as a single lump sum.
The eligibility step you can't skip: the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). It's the gateway. To receive the benefit, you must have an approved DTC, have filed your 2025 tax return (you and your spouse, if applicable), be aged 18 to 64, and be a resident of Canada. Without the DTC approved first, the benefit application can't go through — that's the step people underestimate.
Good to know for newcomers: do it in the right order. First, get the Disability Tax Credit approved (a form partly completed by a health professional). Then make sure your tax returns are up to date — that's what proves your income and unlocks the payment, even if you had no income. This federal benefit is on top of Quebec's measures; it doesn't replace them.
