Child Disability Benefit: Up to $3,480 a Year in 2026-2027
The child disability benefit adds up to $3,480 a year ($290 a month) to the Canada child benefit for each child approved for the disability tax credit, for July 2026 to June 2027. It is paid automatically once the child is approved for the disability tax credit and you get the CCB.
How to get it
- Be eligible for the Canada child benefit for the child.
- Have the child approved for the disability tax credit (Form T2201, certified by a medical practitioner).
- The CRA adds the benefit to your CCB payments, and can go back up to 10 years when approval covers earlier years.
Higher-income families get a reduced amount.
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Canada Child Benefit (CCB): How Much You Get in 2026-2027
From July 2026 to June 2027, the Canada child benefit pays up to $8,157 a year ($679.75 a month) for each child under 6 and up to $6,883 a year ($573.58 a month) for each child aged 6 to 17. You get the full amount if your 2025 adjusted family net income is $38,237 or less; above that it is reduced.
Disability Tax Credit (DTC): Who Qualifies and How to Apply
The disability tax credit is for people with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions, certified by a medical practitioner. Apply with Form T2201: you complete Part A (online, by phone or on paper) and a medical practitioner completes Part B. You can apply any time of year.
Approved for the Disability Tax Credit? What Happens Next
After approval you get a notice of determination showing which years you're eligible for. If you ticked the adjustment box on Form T2201, the CRA automatically adjusts your returns for those years. If not, you can ask for the adjustment after you receive the notice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I apply separately for the child disability benefit?
No. Once the disability tax credit is approved and you receive the CCB, it is added automatically.
Sources
- How much you can get (canada.ca)
- Child disability benefit (canada.ca)
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