Child Disability Benefit (CDB) & Child Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
A monthly tax-free supplement of up to $3,322 per child with an approved Disability Tax Credit (DTC), paid alongside the regular Canada Child Benefit (CCB).
Key Program Highlights
- Adds up to $276.83/month ($3,322/year) tax-free on top of the standard Canada Child Benefit for each DTC-eligible child.
- Automatically qualifies family for the enhanced Child Care Expense Deduction limit of $11,000/child under CRA Form T778.
- Retroactive adjustments up to 10 calendar years: CRA automatically reassesses and issues lump-sum refunds for past approved years.
- Unlocks eligibility for the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) with up to $70,000 in Canada Disability Savings Grants.
Statutory Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Child Disability Benefit?
You do not need a separate application if you already receive the CCB. Once CRA approves Form T2201 (DTC Certificate) for your child, the Child Disability Benefit supplement is automatically added to your monthly CCB payment.
Can children with neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism or severe ADHD qualify?
Yes. Children with severe restrictions in mental functions necessary for everyday life (including social interaction, adaptive functioning, and problem-solving) frequently qualify when certified by a physician or psychologist.
Recent Policy Analyses & Bulletins
Related Official Forms
Disability Tax Credit Certificate (Child Section)
Canada Child Benefits Application
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Application
Benefit formulas, indexation, and phase-out rates are enacted under statutory Canadian legislation.
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