Canadian Disability Benefit will give one‑time $150 payment to eligible recipients The federal government will pay eligible recipients a one‑time $150 benefit to offset costs of applying for the Disability Tax Credit. Payments will begin Sept. 17, 2026 for those who became eligible July 2025‑July 2026 and early 2027 for later eligibility. The federal government will distribute a one‑time $150 payment to recipients of the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) program to help cover costs associated with applying for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The payment will be released on Sept. 17, 2026 to those who became eligible between July 2025 and July 2026, and in early 2027 to anyone who becomes eligible after July 2027 or who is issued a new DTC certificate. The program, launched last year, aims to lower barriers to disability support by eliminating an application fee and streamlining the process.The CDB is a supplemental benefit that pays $150 for each approved DTC certificate that qualifies a person for the program. It is intended to apply to those who received all their benefit payments, as well as those who received a partial payment or who are no longer eligible for the program. Recipients do not need to apply for the payment; it will be sent automatically based on the eligibility date of the underlying DTC certificate.Despite the intention to ease burdens, the program has faced criticism over late payment schedules and the time it takes to complete DTC applications. According to a complaint, the second payment did not arrive on schedule and a recorded message from the CDB call centre blamed a system issue. Many applicants reported that the requirement to apply for the DTC remains a significant hurdle.Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu said in a statement: We are breaking down barriers so more Canadians can get the help they need, building a Canada where no one is left behind. The government says the $150 payment will help offset the costs of applying for the DTC and that it is part of a broader effort to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.The CDB program also includes a redemption for future payments: a single recipient can claim the $150 payment for each accepted DTC certificate that qualifies for the benefit, regardless of how many payments they have received or their current eligibility status. The program will therefore continue to offer financial support for a wide range of disabled Canadians. Applicants in the 2023‑24 enrolment cycle report that filling out the DTC paperwork can be daunting, and many abandon the process before completion.The single‑payment approach is designed to encourage more people to apply and to receive DTC certificates, which in turn triggers the CDB benefits. The government is preparing to issue the first wave of payouts on Sept. 17, 2026, followed by a second wave in early 2027. The program will remain open for those who become eligible in the years ahead and those who receive new DTC certificates.The $150 payment will be an additional incentive for Canadians to complete the Disability Tax Credit paperwork and apply for the CDB program.