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Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit
A monthly income benefit for lower-income adults with a disability who are approved for the federal Disability Tax Credit. It started in July 2025.
Estimated value
Up to $400/month (stacks with the federal Canada Disability Benefit)
Apply for this first â it unlocks other benefits: Disability Tax Credit
Who qualifies
- You must be approved for the federal Disability Tax Credit and have a lower income. It started in July 2025.
How to apply
- 1
Get the DTC and file taxes
Once you have the federal Disability Tax Credit and file your taxes, you are assessed for this benefit.
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Documents you will need
- Approved Disability Tax Credit
- Filed tax return
How often it is paid
Monthly
Good to know
- It stacks with the federal Canada Disability Benefit â together up to $600/month.
Often applied for together
Last verified: August 31, 2026