Last Updated On 13 September 2026, 10:33 AM EDT (Toronto Time)
The federal government has officially confirmed that eligible Canada Disability Benefit recipients will collect up to $354.20 in September 2026, combining the new indexed monthly maximum of $204.20 with a brand-new one-time $150 supplemental payment.
Minister Patty Hajdu announced, that the first wave of $150 supplements will be deposited on September 17, 2026, the same date as the regular monthly CDB payment, according to the official news release published by ESDC.
This is the first time recipients will see two distinct CDB amounts land in a single month since the program launched in July 2025, and it represents the largest combined monthly disability payment in the program’s history.
Here is everything you need to know about the September 17 deposit, including who is eligible for the new CDB supplement, how your monthly amount is calculated, the Canada Disability Benefit income threshold for your household type, a full payment date schedule through June 2027, and answers to the most common questions recipients are asking right now.
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$150 CDB Supplemental Payment Confirmed For September 17
The regulatory foundation for this Canada Disability Benefit payment was laid on July 1, 2026, when amendments to the CDB Regulations were published in the Gazette Part II, creating the legal authority for a fixed $150 lump-sum supplement.
Those amendments came into force on September 1, 2026, and the government confirmed that the Phase 1 rollout will deposit funds on September 17 to all recipients who received at least one CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026.
The supplement is entirely separate from the regular monthly CDB amount, and it does not replace or reduce your usual deposit.
Recipients will see up to $354.20 land in their accounts on September 17 if they qualify for the full indexed monthly amount of $204.20 plus the $150 supplement.
No separate CDB application is required, and the government has confirmed the payment will be issued automatically to qualifying individuals.
Who Is Eligible For The $150 CDB Supplement
Canada Disability Benefit eligibility for the supplement extends well beyond currently active CDB recipients, which is a detail many Canadians may overlook.
According to the official CDB program page, you may receive the $150 supplemental amount for each approved Disability Tax Credit certificate that qualifies you for a monthly CDB payment.
That includes individuals whose monthly CDB payment was less than $20 and who received a lump-sum payment for an entire benefit period, as well as anyone who collected even a single disability payment in the past but is no longer receiving the benefit.
For example, a recipient who received one CDB deposit back in July 2025 and subsequently lost eligibility would still qualify for the $150 amount this September.
Three-Phase Supplemental Rollout Schedule
The Canada Gazette implementation plan establishes three distinct phases for distributing the $150 supplement across all eligible disability benefits recipients.
- Phase 1 September 2026: Recipients who received at least one CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026 will receive their $150 supplement on September 17, 2026.
- Phase 2 February 2027: Individuals whose first CDB allocation payment is issued between July 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, will receive the supplement in February 2027, along with those who completed a qualifying Disability Tax Credit re-certification during the specified period.
- Phase 3 March 2027 onward: New CDB recipients from March 2027 onward will generally receive the $150 supplement in the same month as their first CDB payment, and later Disability Tax Credit re-certifications will be paid after Service Canada verifies continued entitlement.
This phased schedule ensures that every eligible individual eventually receives the supplement regardless of when they entered the program.
Why The Government Created This Payment
The stated purpose is to offset the out-of-pocket expense that many Canadians with disabilities face when applying for or renewing their Disability Tax Credit certification through the CRA.
Medical practitioners generally charge a fee to complete Part B of Form T2201, which is the medical certification portion required for Disability Tax Credit approval in Canada.
Government data referenced in the Gazette regulatory analysis indicates these fees typically range between $125 and $150, though some practitioners charge more and others provide the certification at no cost.
The Disability Tax Credit is the gateway requirement for accessing the CDB, and the cost of obtaining it has been a documented barrier to entry, particularly for low-income individuals who stand to benefit the most from the program.
As of the September 10 announcement, 335,650 individuals have received CDB payments totalling over $813 million since the program launched in July 2025, a figure that underscores how quickly this benefit has reached Canadians with disabilities across every province and territory.
Current Maximum Canada Disability Benefit Amount For 2026-2027
The regular monthly CDB payment for the 2026-2027 benefit year stands at a maximum of $204.20 per month, representing an annual entitlement of $2,450.40 spread across twelve installments from July 2026 through June 2027.
This amount reflects a 2.1% Consumer Price Index adjustment that took effect with the July 16, 2026, deposit, raising the annual cap from the original $2,400 that applied throughout the first benefit year.
By law, the CDB maximum cannot decrease even if inflation turns negative in a future measurement period, a safeguard built into the Canada Disability Benefit Act that protects the purchasing power of disability benefits.
The benefit is entirely tax-free, does not need to be reported as income on your annual return, and does not generate a tax slip from the CRA.
CDB Income Threshold And How Your Payment Is Calculated
Your actual monthly CDB payment depends on your adjusted family net income from the most recent tax return you filed, which for the current benefit year is your 2025 federal income tax return.
If your income falls at or below the applicable CDB income threshold for your household type, you receive the full $204.20 per month.
2026-2027 Income Thresholds
| Household Type | Income Threshold | Working Income Exemption |
| Single person | $23,483 | $10,210 |
| Couple (one or both eligible) | $33,182.50 | $14,294 combined |
The working income exemption allows you to exclude employment earnings, self-employment income, or taxable scholarships up to the specified amount before your income is tested against the threshold.
This means a single individual earning $33,693 entirely from work ($23,483 threshold plus $10,210 exemption) would still qualify for the full monthly disability payment because their working income is sheltered by the exemption.
Benefit Reduction Rates
| Scenario | Reduction Rate |
| Single individual | 20% (20 cents per dollar above threshold) |
| Couple with one eligible partner | 20% of combined income above threshold |
| Couple where both partners hold approved DTC | 10% per person (10 cents per dollar each) |
The dual-eligible couple rate of 10% per person is notably more favourable than the standard 20%, allowing these households to retain a larger portion of their CDB at higher income levels.
How Much You Will Receive At Different Income Levels
The following chart illustrates estimated monthly CDB amounts for single recipients at various income levels during the 2026-2027 benefit year, assuming no working income exemption applies.
Single Recipient With No Working Income
| Adjusted Net Income | Excess Over Threshold | Annual Reduction (20%) | Annual CDB | Monthly CDB |
| $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,450.40 | $204.20 |
| $23,483 or below | $0 | $0 | $2,450.40 | $204.20 |
| $25,000 | $1,517 | $303.40 | $2,147.00 | $178.92 |
| $28,000 | $4,517 | $903.40 | $1,547.00 | $128.92 |
| $30,000 | $6,517 | $1,303.40 | $1,147.00 | $95.58 |
| $33,000 | $9,517 | $1,903.40 | $547.00 | $45.58 |
| $35,735 | $12,252 | $2,450.40 | $0 | $0 |
Single Recipient With Full Working Income Exemption ($10,210)
| Adjusted Net Income (All From Work) | Income After Exemption | Excess Over $23,483 | Monthly CDB |
| $25,000 | $14,790 | $0 | $204.20 |
| $30,000 | $19,790 | $0 | $204.20 |
| $33,693 | $23,483 | $0 | $204.20 |
| $36,000 | $25,790 | $2,307 | $165.75 |
| $40,000 | $29,790 | $6,307 | $99.08 |
| $45,945 | $35,735 | $12,252 | $0 |
The working income exemption dramatically extends the range over which working Canadians continue to qualify for CDB payments, effectively sheltering the first $10,210 of earned income from the Canada Disability Benefit calculation.
Couple With One Eligible Partner, No Working Income
| Combined Adjusted Net Income | Excess Over $33,182.50 | Annual Reduction (20%) | Monthly CDB |
| $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $204.20 |
| $33,182.50 or below | $0 | $0 | $204.20 |
| $36,000 | $2,817.50 | $563.50 | $157.24 |
| $40,000 | $6,817.50 | $1,363.50 | $90.58 |
| $45,434.50 | $12,252 | $2,450.40 | $0 |
Where The Canada Disability Benefit Reaches Zero
Understanding the phase-out points helps you determine whether you qualify for any CDB payment amount at all.
| Scenario | Phase-Out (No Exemption) | Phase-Out (With Max Working Exemption) |
| Single | ~$35,735 | ~$45,945 |
| Couple, one eligible | ~$45,434.50 | ~$59,728.50 |
| Couple, both eligible (10% each) | ~$57,686.50 | ~$71,980.50 |
These figures are approximate because the precise phase-out depends on how your income is classified between working and non-working sources under the CDB income threshold rules.
Confirmed Canada Disability Benefit Payment Dates 2026-2027
Service Canada issues CDB payments on the third Thursday of every month, which is a different schedule from CPP and OAS payments that land near the end of the month.
The following disability payment dates are confirmed:
- September 17, 2026
- October 15, 2026
- November 19, 2026
- December 17, 2026
- January 21, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- March 18, 2027
- April 15, 2027
- May 20, 2027
- June 17, 2027
The September 17 deposit is particularly noteworthy because it will include both the regular $204.20 monthly CDB payment and the $150 supplemental amount for eligible recipients, resulting in a combined deposit of up to $354.20.
The June 2027 payment will be the final CDB deposit of the 2026-2027 benefit year before amounts are recalculated using your 2026 income tax return for the following benefit year.
CDB Eligibility: 5 Conditions You Must Meet
Service Canada applies 5 criteria uniformly across the country, and missing any one of them means a CDB application will not be approved regardless of income level.
- Age: You must be between 18 and 64 years of age at the time of payment, and you can apply for the CDB as early as 17 and a half, though payments only begin after turning 18.
- Disability Tax Credit: You must hold a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate issued by the CRA based on Form T2201, which requires certification from a qualified medical practitioner confirming a severe and prolonged impairment.
- Residency and status: You must be a resident of Canada for income tax purposes and hold one of the following statuses: Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, person registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident who has lived in the country throughout the previous 18 months.
- Tax filing: You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, generally must have filed your 2025 federal income tax return for the current benefit year, though limited exceptions may apply in certain circumstances.
- Application: The CDB is application-based, meaning holding a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate does not automatically enroll you in the program. You must submit a CDB application through one of the channels described below.
How To Apply For The Canada Disability Benefit
If you are not yet receiving CDB payments and believe you meet all five eligibility conditions, you can submit a CDB application through three channels.
- Online: Apply through the official Canada Disability Benefit application page on Canada.ca. You cannot submit the CDB application directly through My Service Canada Account, though MSCA may display an invitation letter and CDB information.
- By phone: Call the CDB phone number at 1-833-486-3007 (TTY: 1-833-467-2700) to complete your application with a Service Canada agent.
- In person: Visit your nearest Centre with your identification and your Disability Tax Credit certificate information to apply for the CDB in person.
Service Canada aims to process applications within 28 calendar days, or up to 49 days if a legal representative applies on your behalf.
Retroactive payments cover up to 24 months from the date your CDB application is received, though eligibility cannot extend before June 2025, when the program first opened.
Your first CDB payment will arrive on the third Thursday of the month following your approval and will include any applicable back payments.
September 2026 CDB Payment At A Glance
| Detail | Amount / Date |
| Regular monthly maximum | $204.20 |
| One-time supplemental payment | $150.00 |
| Combined maximum for September | $354.20 |
| Annual maximum (regular payments) | $2,450.40 |
| September 2026 payment date | September 17, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Benefit year | July 2026 – June 2027 |
| Tax return used for calculations | 2025 federal return |
| Taxable | Not entirely tax-free |
| Application phone number | 1-833-486-3007 |
The September 2026 CDB deposit marks a meaningful milestone for the program, not only because of the combined $354.20 maximum but also because of what the $150 supplement signals about the federal government’s approach to disability benefits.
First introduced in Budget 2025, the supplemental payment acknowledges that the Disability Tax Credit application process itself creates a financial barrier for the people the CDB is designed to help, and addressing that barrier with direct reimbursement is a practical step that disability advocates have been requesting since the program’s inception.
With annual indexation protecting the monthly maximum against inflation erosion and a regulatory framework now in place for supplemental payments, the CDB appears to be evolving into a more comprehensive income support tool for working-age Canadians who receive disability benefits.
Recipients who have not yet filed their 2025 tax return should do so immediately, because your CDB payment cannot be calculated or issued without it.
Individuals who believe they qualify but have not yet applied should begin the process now through the official CDB application page, as retroactive CDB payments can cover up to 24 months of eligibility.
You can verify your payment amounts through MSCA before the September 17 deposit date, and if a payment does not arrive on the scheduled date, it is recommended to wait 5 to 10 business days before contacting the Canada Disability Benefit phone number at 1-833-486-3007.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will the $150 supplement arrive as a separate deposit or combined with the regular CDB payment on September 17?
The federal government’s September 10 announcement confirms that both the regular monthly CDB payment and the $150 supplemental amount are payable on September 17, 2026, for eligible Phase 1 recipients. However, the government has not specified whether banks will display one combined transaction or two separate deposits on that date. Either way, eligible recipients should expect up to $354.20 reflected in their account on September 17 if they qualify for the full indexed monthly amount. If you do not see any deposit by the end of the business day, it is recommended to wait five to ten business days before calling the Canada Disability Benefit phone number at 1-833-486-3007.
Can I receive the $150 supplement if my current monthly Canada Disability Benefit amount is zero?
Yes, provided you received at least one CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026. The September 17 Phase 1 supplement is tied to your Disability Tax Credit certificate and past CDB receipt during that specific window, not to your current monthly payment status. Even if your income increased and reduced your monthly CDB to zero for the 2026-2027 benefit year, the fact that you received a payment during that earlier period makes you eligible for the $150 lump sum. Someone whose first CDB payment was in July or August 2026 would not receive the September supplement but would instead qualify under the Phase 2 rollout in February 2027.
Does the $150 supplement count as income for provincial disability programs like ODSP?
In Ontario, CDB payments are exempt as income for ODSP, meaning they do not reduce a recipient’s ODSP income support. Ontario also exempts the CDB for Ontario Works and the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities program. The amended federal regulations define the CDB as including both the regular monthly allocation and the $150 supplemental amount, so the exemption applies to the full $354.20 that may be deposited in September. Recipients in other provinces should verify the treatment directly with their provincial disability office, because each jurisdiction sets its own rules for how federal disability benefits interact with provincial programs.
Will the CDB increase again in July 2027?
The Canada Disability Benefit Act requires annual indexation based on the Consumer Price Index, so the maximum amount will be adjusted upward in July 2027 if CPI growth is positive. If inflation is flat or negative, the CDB maximum stays at $204.20 because the legislation includes a safeguard preventing any decrease to the disability payment. The exact July 2027 rate will depend on the CPI data available in early 2027, and the updated CDB figures will be published before the new benefit year begins.
I applied for the CDB in August 2026 but have not received a payment yet, will I get the $150?
If your CDB application has not yet been processed and you have not received any CDB payment, you would not qualify for the September 17 Phase 1 supplement because that phase specifically targets individuals who received a payment between July 2025 and June 2026. Once your application is approved and your first CDB payment is issued, the phase you fall into depends on timing. If your first CDB payment is issued between July 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, the supplement is scheduled for the Phase 2 distribution in February 2027. If your first payment comes in March 2027 or later, Phase 3 applies and you would generally receive the $150 in the same month as your first CDB deposit. No additional application is required for the supplement under any phase.
Fact-Checked Sources: This article was fact-checked against the ESDC news release dated September 10, 2026, the About the official CDB program page, the federal Gazette Part II regulatory amendments published July 1, 2026, the official benefits payment calendar published by the Canadian government, and Ontario’s ODSP directives on CDB income exemption.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Benefit amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to change. Always verify your individual entitlement through your MSCA or by contacting them directly.
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