Starting June 2025, the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) will provide individuals between the age of 18 and 64 who have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) a monthly benefit of up to $200.
The benefit amount is calculated using your adjusted family net income for the 2024 tax year. To be eligible for the benefit, both you and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) must have filed your 2024 federal income tax return.
The Alberta government has confirmed that all AISH recipients are required to apply for the CDB, and any CDB received will reduce AISH funding dollar for dollar.
AISH recipients have until September 5th to communicate with Alberta Supports as to the status of their CDB application, otherwise their AISH payments will automatically be reduced by the $200/month available under CDB.
All AISH recipients should have received a letter in July advising of the expectation to apply as well as the September 5th notification deadline.
All AISH recipients will need to:
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Have filed their 2024 T1
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Apply for the DTC if not already approved
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Apply for the CDB
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Notify Alberta Supports by September 5th where they are at with the above process.
The CDB application can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/disability/canada-disability-benefit/apply.html
The application can be completed by the taxpayer or their legal representative and will require:
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An application code (if a letter from Service Canada has been received)
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Line 23600 from 2024 tax return (if no letter with an application code has been received)
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Social Insurance Number
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If a legal representative is applying, a copy of proof of legal authority to act on behalf of the applicant will be required as well as a copy of government issued ID for the legal representative
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Mailing address for applicant (and legal representative if applicable).
If you have questions about how your business might be impacted by the switch to online mail from CRA, contact Gregory, Harriman & Associates LLP by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 1-403-934-3176.
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The information in this publication is current as of August 28, 2025.
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