Disability Benefits Roadmap

The Disability Tax Credit is an important first step because it can unlock other benefits.

You may qualify if:

• You have a severe and prolonged impairment
• Your condition affects daily activities
• A medical practitioner completes the form

Programs unlocked by the DTC include:

• Canada Disability Benefit
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Learn more:

➡ Canada Revenue Agency Disability Tax Credit

Application Link 

An RDSP helps people with disabilities save for the future.

The government may add:

• Canada Disability Savings Grants
• Canada Disability Savings Bonds

You may qualify if:

• You are under age 60
• You have an approved Disability Tax Credit
• You live in Canada

Learn more:

➡ Employment and Social Development Canada RDSP information

The Canada Disability Benefit is a new federal benefit designed to reduce poverty for people with disabilities.

You may qualify if:

• You are 18–64 years old
• You live in Canada
• You have an approved Disability Tax Credit
• Your income meets eligibility requirements
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Learn more:

➡ Employment and Social Development Canada Canada Disability Benefit

CPP Disability provides monthly income support for people who cannot work due to a disability.

You may qualify if:

• You are under age 65
• You have a severe and prolonged disability
• You have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan through work

Learn more:

➡ Service Canada CPP Disability Benefit

Application Link 

Ontario Works provides financial assistance for people with very low income.

This program can help if you:

• Need support while waiting for other benefits
• Have limited income or savings
• Live in Ontario

Learn more:

➡ Government of Ontario Ontario Works

Application Link

Dental care can be expensive. The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps cover basic dental services for people without dental insurance.

Covered services may include:

• Dental exams
• Cleanings
• X-rays
• Fillings
• Some other dental treatments
  

You may qualify if:

• Your household income is under $90,000
• You do not have private dental insurance
• You are a Canadian resident
• You have filed your tax return
  

Learn more:

➡ Government of Canada Canadian Dental Care Plan

Application Link