Karmactive Staff
The Government of Canada will begin distributing a one-time supplemental payment of $150 to eligible recipients of the Canada Disability Benefit beginning September 17, 2026. The payment represents a targeted fiscal measure aimed at providing relief to individuals living with disabilities.
To qualify for the payment, recipients must hold a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate issued by the Canada Revenue Agency.
The September 17 payment will reach individuals who are already recognized as eligible for the Disability Tax Credit and who have enrolled in the Canada Disability Benefit program. A second cohort of eligible individuals will receive payments in winter 2027, according to government timelines.
The $150 payment is unconditional and does not require recipients to take additional actions or provide updated documentation. For most recipients, funds will be deposited directly into bank accounts through which previous government benefit payments have been transmitted.
Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal agency responsible for social benefit delivery, administers the program. The agency clarified that the payment specifically applies to individuals holding the Disability Tax Credit certificate and enrolled in the Canada Disability Benefit program.
The government’s announcement emphasized that this payment represents a one-time supplemental distribution rather than an enhancement to ongoing monthly benefit amounts. The September 2026 and winter 2027 payment schedule represents the distribution timeline for this particular initiative.
Individuals who believe they may qualify for the Disability Tax Credit but have not yet applied can contact the Canada Revenue Agency or consult the CRA website for application procedures.
