How To Get The CDB
Did You Know the Canada Disability Benefit is Available Soon?
Financial support is available for people with disabilities.
Follow these steps:
1. File your tax return.
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2. Apply for the Disability Tax Credit
Fill Form T2201 - Download the form from the Canada Revenue Agency website. Fill in Part A.
Find a Medical Practitioner - Take the form to a qualified medical practitioner to certify the impairment by completing Part B.
Submit Your Application to the CRA - Mail the completed form or submit it online. The CRA will review your application and send a notice of determination.
While you wait for the applications to open, see if you qualify for other federal programs like:
- Registered Disability Savings Plan
- Canada Workers Benefit
- Disability Supplement
- Child Disability Benefit
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3. Apply for the Canada Disability Benefit
Applications for the Canada Disability Benefit open in June Payments start in July 2025!
STEP THREE: Learn more about the CDB
