A brand new one-time $150 CDB supplement payment is heading to hundreds of thousands of Canadians with disabilities this fall, and you do not need to apply for it.
The federal government has finalized a one-time $150 supplemental payment for recipients of the Canada Disability Benefit, with the amended regulations taking legal effect on September 1, 2026.
Service Canada’s consumer-facing program page states that recipients may receive this supplemental amount starting in fall 2026, without specifying an exact date in September.
That timeline has generated significant curiosity about whether the $150 lump sum could arrive alongside the regular monthly CDB deposit scheduled for September 17, 2026.
One of the most noteworthy details is that even Canadians who are no longer receiving the CDB may still qualify for this money.
If you received any CDB payment before September 2026, including a single one-time deposit back in July 2025, you may be eligible for the $150 supplement regardless of your current enrollment status.
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What Is the $150 Supplemental Payment?
The $150 supplemental payment is a fixed, one-time lump sum that the federal government will issue to Canada Disability Benefit recipients.
It is entirely separate from the regular monthly CDB amount, which currently stands at a maximum of $204.20 per month for the 2026-27 benefit year.
The stated purpose of this supplemental amount is to help offset out-of-pocket costs that Canadians with disabilities face when obtaining or renewing their Disability Tax Credit certificate through the Canada Revenue Agency.
Medical practitioners generally charge a fee to complete Part B of Form T2201, which is required for DTC approval.
Government data referenced in the Canada Gazette regulatory analysis indicates these fees typically range around $125 to $150, though some practitioners charge more and others charge nothing at all.
It is a fixed $150 lump-sum payment intended to help offset potential costs associated with obtaining or renewing the DTC, and recipients do not need to submit medical receipts.
The payment is entirely tax-free, consistent with the tax-exempt status of all CDB payments.
When Will the $150 Payment Arrive?
This is where careful reading of the government’s own language matters.
The regulatory amendments published in the Canada Gazette Part II on July 1, 2026, confirm that the changes take legal effect on September 1, 2026.
The government’s program information page for ESDC states that starting in September 2026, the government will be able to pay the supplemental amount to program recipients.
However, the newer Service Canada page for CDB amounts uses slightly different language.
That page states, “Starting in Fall 2026, you may receive a supplemental amount to help offset your cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit.”
The exact September deposit date has not yet been announced, but the Canada Gazette implementation plan confirms that Phase 1 payments will be issued in September 2026 and that most eligible people will be paid during that month.
The regulatory impact analysis in the Canada Gazette describes a phased implementation plan for distributing the supplemental amounts.
Phase 1, targeted for September 2026, covers all individuals who received a CDB payment during the program’s first payment period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
This first phase also includes people who received payments during that period but are no longer receiving monthly CDB deposits when the regulations come into force.
Phase 2, planned for February 2027, covers people who received their first CDB allocation between July 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, as well as recipients who were re-certified for the DTC while receiving an allocation between July 1, 2025, and January 31, 2027.
Phase 3, beginning in March 2027 and continuing on an ongoing basis, would see new recipients receive the $150 supplement in the same month as their first regular CDB payment.
The regular CDB payment for September is scheduled for September 17, 2026, which falls after the September 1 date when the regulations take effect.
Whether the $150 supplement will arrive alongside the regular September 17 CDB payment or through a separate September deposit has not yet been confirmed by Service Canada, but it is highly anticipated that the supplemental payment might be issued along with the regular payment.
Who Is Eligible for the $150 Supplement?
Eligibility for the supplemental payment extends beyond current CDB recipients, and this is the detail that many Canadians may not realize.
According to both the official CDB program page and the Canada Gazette regulations, you may qualify if you fall into any of the following categories.
- Current CDB recipients who are actively receiving monthly payments of up to $204.20 under the 2026-27 benefit year are automatically eligible.
- Lump-sum recipients whose monthly CDB entitlement is $20 or less and who therefore receive their entire annual benefit as a single payment are also covered.
- Former CDB recipients who received any CDB payment before September 2026 but are no longer enrolled or eligible for ongoing payments remain eligible for the $150 supplement.
This last category is particularly important because it captures anyone who received even a single deposit, including those who got a one-time payment when the program launched in July 2025.
A transitional provision in the amended regulations explicitly states that any benefit paid to a person before the amendments take effect is deemed to be an allocation for purposes of supplemental payment eligibility.
Supplemental payments are not payable for individuals who died before September 2026, as confirmed on the CDB amounts page.
People who hold a valid DTC but have never been entitled to a CDB allocation because their income is too high are also not eligible for the supplement solely on the basis of their DTC approval.
No Separate Application Is Required
One of the most significant features of the $150 supplemental payment is that eligible individuals do not need to submit any additional paperwork.
Service Canada will automatically identify eligible current and former CDB recipients based on existing program records, without requiring a separate application for the supplement.
This automatic delivery model mirrors how the CRA administers other income-tested benefit payments across federal programs.
Recipients should ensure their direct deposit information is current in their My Service Canada Account to avoid payment delays.
How the Supplement Works Alongside Regular CDB Payments
The $150 supplemental amount is classified as a separate component of the Canada Disability Benefit under the amended regulations.
The regulations now define two distinct parts of the benefit: the “allocation,” which refers to your regular monthly or annual lump-sum payment, and the “supplemental amount,” which is the fixed $150.
Your supplemental payment does not affect the calculation of your regular monthly CDB amount.
The $150 is not income-tested and does not vary based on your adjusted family net income, marital status, or working income.
Every eligible individual receives the same $150 amount regardless of whether their regular monthly payment is the full $204.20 or a reduced amount.
CDB payments are excluded from income under federal tax law and are non-taxable.
Provincial treatment depends on each province’s own rules, although provinces including Ontario for ODSP and British Columbia for its Persons with Disabilities program already broadly exempt Canada Disability Benefit payments from their disability assistance income calculations.
The regulations allow eligible individuals to receive the supplemental amount for each approved DTC certificate that qualifies them for a CDB payment.
Approximately 38% of working-age Canadians approved for the DTC hold temporary certificates that must be renewed, on average, every four years, according to CRA data cited in the regulatory analysis.
Each time these individuals are re-certified and continue to receive a CDB payment, they become eligible for another $150 supplemental deposit.
Canadians with an indeterminate DTC approval, meaning their Disability Tax Credit certificate does not have an expiry date, will generally receive the supplement only once.
From March 2027 onward, new CDB recipients will automatically receive the $150 supplement in the same month as their first regular payment.
Budget 2025 allocated $115.7 million over four years beginning in 2026-27, plus $10.1 million per year ongoing, to fund the supplemental payment program.
In its first year, the government forecasts approximately 515,000 supplemental payments totalling $77.3 million to Canadians with disabilities.
In subsequent years, the annual volume is expected to settle to roughly 60,000 to 65,000 payments as the program shifts to covering new recipients and DTC re-certifications.
The ten-year cost-benefit analysis published in the Canada Gazette estimates approximately $138 million in present-value supplemental payments to Canadians over a decade, with $11.4 million in government administration costs.
Current CDB Payment Amounts at a Glance
| Detail | Amount / Date |
| Maximum monthly CDB (July 2026 – June 2027) | $204.20 |
| Maximum annual CDB entitlement | $2,450.40 |
| Supplemental one-time payment | $150 (fixed, not income-tested) |
| Regulations take legal effect | September 1, 2026 |
| Service Canada target for supplement | Starting in fall 2026 |
| Next regular CDB deposit | September 17, 2026 |
| Single income threshold (full benefit) | $23,483 (2026-27) |
| Couple income threshold (full benefit) | $33,182.50 (2026-27) |
| Working income exemption (single) | Up to $10,210 |
| Working income exemption (couple) | Up to $14,294 |
The CDB benefit year runs from July through June, with amounts recalculated annually using your previous year’s income tax return as explained in our CRA benefit payment dates for 2026-2027 guide.
Remaining CDB Payment Dates for 2026
Service Canada deposits the CDB on the third Thursday of each month, following a schedule that is separate from CPP and OAS payment dates.
| Month | CDB Deposit Date |
| September 2026 | Thursday, September 17 |
| October 2026 | Thursday, October 15 |
| November 2026 | Thursday, November 19 |
| December 2026 | Thursday, December 17 |
Direct deposit recipients typically see funds in their accounts on the morning of each scheduled date.
Canadians who receive payments by cheque should allow five to ten business days after the scheduled date before contacting Service Canada.
How to Apply If You Are Not Yet Receiving the CDB
If you are not currently receiving the Canada Disability Benefit, you may still have time to apply and potentially qualify for the supplemental payment under the phased implementation timeline.
Step 1: Obtain a Disability Tax Credit certificate by having a qualified medical practitioner complete Form T2201 and submitting it to the CRA.
Step 2: File your 2025 federal income tax return if you have not already done so, as this is the return used to calculate your CDB entitlement for the current benefit year.
Step 3: Apply for the CDB through the Service Canada portal, by phone, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
Once approved, your application can include retroactive payments for up to 24 months from when Service Canada receives it, but not for any months before June 2025.
New applicants who receive their first CDB payment between July 2026 and January 2027 are expected to receive the supplemental payment during Phase 2 in February 2027.
Those approved from March 2027 onward should receive the supplement in the same month as their first regular deposit.
What This Means for Canadians Who Previously Received the CDB
The retroactive eligibility provision is one of the most significant aspects of this supplement for Canadians who may have fallen off the program.
If your income increased and pushed your CDB payment to zero, you are still eligible for the $150 supplement as long as you received at least one CDB deposit before September 2026.
If your DTC certificate expired and you did not renew it, you are still eligible based on the payment you received while your certificate was active.
If you received a single one-time payment during the program’s initial rollout in mid-2025, that payment alone qualifies you for the $150 supplement.
Service Canada’s phased delivery plan specifically includes these former recipients in Phase 1, meaning they are among the first group targeted to receive the supplement starting in fall 2026.
These individuals do not need to reapply for the CDB or submit any form to receive the supplemental amount.
September 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark month for CDB recipients.
The regular September 17 deposit will deliver the third consecutive payment at the $204.20 indexed rate that replaced the original $200 maximum when the 2026-27 benefit year launched in July.
The $150 supplemental payment is confirmed to begin in September 2026 under Phase 1 of the Canada Gazette implementation plan, with most eligible recipients expected to be paid during that month.
Service Canada has indicated that further details on when to expect the supplemental deposit will be published on the official CDB payments page in the coming weeks.
Recipients should check their My Service Canada Account regularly this fall and verify that their direct deposit details are current to avoid any payment delays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much is the Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment?
The Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment is a fixed $150 payment. It is separate from the regular monthly CDB of up to $204.20 and is not reduced based on income. The $150 payment is tax-free and is intended to help offset costs related to obtaining or renewing the Disability Tax Credit.
Do I need to apply for the $150 CDB supplemental payment?
No, eligible recipients do not need to apply for the $150 CDB supplemental payment. Service Canada will determine eligibility automatically using existing CDB records. Recipients should ensure their direct deposit information is up-to-date in their My Service Canada Account.
When will the $150 CDB supplemental payment be deposited?
Phase 1 of the $150 CDB supplemental payment is scheduled to begin in September 2026, with most eligible recipients expected to be paid that month. An exact deposit date has not been confirmed. The regular September CDB payment is scheduled for September 17, but Service Canada has not confirmed whether the $150 supplement will arrive on the same date.
Can I get the $150 CDB supplement if I no longer receive the Canada Disability Benefit?
Yes, you may still qualify if you received at least one CDB payment before September 2026, even if you are no longer receiving the benefit. This can include former recipients whose income increased, whose DTC expired, or who received only a previous lump-sum CDB payment.
Can you receive the $150 CDB supplemental payment more than once?
Yes, the $150 supplemental payment can be received again if a new or renewed Disability Tax Credit certificate results in entitlement to a CDB payment. People with temporary DTC approvals may therefore qualify for another $150 supplement after recertification.
Fact-checked against primary sources including the Canada Gazette Part II (SOR/2026-123) and the official Service Canada CDB program page, last updated August 19, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Readers should consult the official Government of Canada sources linked above and contact Service Canada directly for guidance specific to their individual circumstances.
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