Canada Disability Benefit $150 Supplemental Payment: Who Gets It and When

The first $150 Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payments are scheduled to begin on September 17, 2026, for eligible recipients who received a CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026.
You do not need to submit a separate application. Service Canada says the amount will be issued automatically and a letter with more information will be sent.
People who became eligible after June 2026 or received a new or renewed Disability Tax Credit certificate are expected to receive the supplemental payment in winter 2027.

What the Canada Disability Benefit $150 payment is

The federal government is beginning a one-time $150 supplemental payment for eligible Canada Disability Benefit recipients on September 17, 2026. The money is meant to help offset some of the cost of obtaining the Disability Tax Credit, or DTC, which is required for the Canada Disability Benefit.

This is separate from the regular monthly Canada Disability Benefit. It is a lump-sum payment, not a permanent increase to the monthly amount. You also do not need to apply separately for the supplement.

The September 17 payment date is also the regular 2026 Canada Disability Benefit payment date. Direct deposits may appear according to your bank’s processing schedule, while mailed cheques can take longer.

Important: September 17 is the start of the first payment phase, not a promise that every eligible person will see the money in their account that same morning.

Who receives the $150 supplemental payment on September 17?

The first phase is for people who were eligible and entitled to the Canada Disability Benefit and received a CDB payment during the period from July 2025 through June 2026.

That can include someone who received only one CDB payment and later stopped receiving the benefit. The government says a person can still qualify for the supplemental amount even if they are no longer receiving regular CDB payments now, as long as they received a qualifying payment before September 1, 2026.

The supplement is tied to an approved DTC certificate that created entitlement to the Canada Disability Benefit. The published rules allow $150 for each approved certificate that qualifies the person for a CDB payment.

For most readers, the practical check is simple:

Did you receive at least one Canada Disability Benefit payment between July 2025 and June 2026?
Was that payment connected to an approved Disability Tax Credit certificate?
Were you alive before September 2026? The supplemental payment is not payable for someone who died before September 2026.

If the answer to the first two questions is yes, you are generally in the September 17 payment group. Service Canada will make the final determination from its records.

Who has to wait until winter 2027?

Not everyone who qualifies for the supplemental amount is in the first payment phase. The government says the next phase is planned for winter 2027.

This later group includes people who became eligible for a Canada Disability Benefit payment at any time after June 2026. It also includes people approved for a new DTC certificate, including a renewed or re-certified certificate, when that certificate creates entitlement to the CDB.

No exact winter 2027 payment date has been announced in the official information currently available. Be cautious of messages claiming to know a specific January, February, or March payment date unless that date comes directly from Service Canada.

What you should check before September 17

There is no supplemental-payment application to complete, but a few routine checks can help prevent confusion.

Check your recent CDB letters

Service Canada says a letter with additional information about the supplemental payment will be sent. Keep the letter, but do not treat the absence of a letter on September 17 as proof that you are ineligible. Mail delivery and payment processing do not always happen at the same time.

Confirm your payment method

If you receive CDB by direct deposit, check that your bank account is still active. If you recently changed accounts, a payment may be delayed while the change is processed. Service Canada warns that people changing bank accounts should not close the old account until a payment has arrived in the new one.

Make sure your tax filing and eligibility information are current

The regular Canada Disability Benefit is reviewed each year. To keep receiving it, you generally need an approved DTC, meet the program’s age, residency, income, and other eligibility rules, and have filed the required income tax returns. A missed tax return can affect regular CDB eligibility, although it does not automatically answer whether someone qualifies for a supplemental payment based on an earlier CDB entitlement.

Do not pay anyone to “release” the money

The $150 supplement is automatic for people identified as eligible. The government will not require you to pay a fee, buy a gift card, provide a banking password, or click an unexpected text-message link to receive it. Use Canada.ca pages or the phone number published by Service Canada if a message seems suspicious.

What if the $150 does not arrive?

First, allow time for the payment to appear. The Government of Canada’s payment calendar says direct deposits and cheques may take several days, and advises waiting 5 to 10 business days before contacting the program.

Check the Government of Canada benefits payment calendar

If you still have not received the money after that period, work through these checks:

Confirm that you received a CDB payment during the July 2025-to-June 2026 period.
Check whether your payment method, mailing address, or bank account has changed.
Review any recent Service Canada letter for a change in eligibility or payment status.
Contact the Canada Disability Benefit program directly and ask whether you are included in the first supplemental-payment phase.

For file-specific questions, be prepared to confirm your identity. A caregiver or another person can help communicate with Service Canada if properly authorized, but an authorized person cannot change your banking information or make a formal reconsideration request for you.

The official Canada Disability Benefit contact page lists the general telephone number, accessibility options, hours, callback request process, and in-person service information.

Contact the Canada Disability Benefit program

Applying for the regular Canada Disability Benefit

The $150 supplemental payment does not replace the normal Canada Disability Benefit application. If you have never applied for the CDB, you must still meet the regular eligibility requirements and complete the official application process.

The CDB is designed for eligible Canadians with disabilities between ages 18 and 64. Applicants generally need a valid Social Insurance Number, legal status in Canada, an approved DTC certificate, and the income information required by Service Canada. Direct-deposit details are optional but can make payments faster and more reliable.

Apply through the official Canada Disability Benefit application page

If you received a letter from Service Canada, you will need the six-digit application code shown on the letter. If you did not receive a letter, the application page explains what information to provide instead. Applications can also be made by phone, at a Service Canada office, or with a printed form.

Applying for the Disability Tax Credit

The Disability Tax Credit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, not Service Canada. It is a separate program from the Canada Disability Benefit, even though an approved DTC certificate is required for the CDB.

A DTC application has two parts. The applicant or legal representative completes Part A, and an appropriate medical practitioner completes Part B. The CRA allows a digital process through a CRA account, as well as a paper application by mail.

Review the official Disability Tax Credit application instructions

A medical practitioner may charge a fee to complete the medical portion. The CRA says the applicant is responsible for that fee, although it may qualify as a medical expense for tax purposes.

How the $150 supplement differs from the regular benefit

Feature	$150 supplemental payment	Regular Canada Disability Benefit
Purpose	Helps offset the cost of obtaining the DTC	Provides ongoing financial support to eligible working-age Canadians with disabilities
Payment type	One-time lump sum	Usually monthly, based partly on income
Separate application?	No	Yes, unless already enrolled
First phase	September 17, 2026	Regular payments follow the normal CDB schedule
Later phase	Winter 2027 for later eligibility and new or renewed DTC certificates	Reviewed annually under the regular program rules

The safest next step

If you received a Canada Disability Benefit payment between July 2025 and June 2026, watch for the automatic $150 payment and the accompanying letter beginning September 17, 2026. Do not submit another application for the supplement. If the money is still missing after the government’s suggested 5-to-10-business-day window, use the official Canada Disability Benefit contact channel rather than responding to an unsolicited message.

Helpful Links

Canada Disability Benefit supplemental payment announcement – Confirm the September 17, 2026 payment phase, automatic payment rule, and winter 2027 phase.
Canada Disability Benefit official program page – Review current eligibility, regular benefit information, supplemental payment details, and program sections.
Canada Disability Benefit payment dates – Check regular payment timing, payment methods, tax information, and rules for continuing the benefit.
Canada Disability Benefit contact page – Find the official phone number, accessibility options, callback request, and in-person support information.
Canada Disability Benefit application page – Review required information and apply online, by phone, in person, or by printed form.
Disability Tax Credit application instructions – Learn how to complete the digital or paper DTC application and provide the medical certification.
Government of Canada benefits payment calendar – Check official payment dates and guidance about delays for direct deposits and mailed cheques.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I need to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit $150 payment?

A. No. The supplemental payment is issued automatically to people identified as eligible. A separate application is not required.

Q. Can I receive the $150 payment if I no longer get the Canada Disability Benefit?

A. Possibly. Someone who received a qualifying CDB payment before September 1, 2026 may still qualify even if regular payments later stopped. Service Canada will determine eligibility from its records.

Q. Is the $150 payment a permanent increase to the Canada Disability Benefit?

A. No. It is a one-time lump-sum supplemental payment. It does not permanently raise the regular monthly CDB amount.

Q. When will people who first qualified after June 2026 receive the supplement?

A. The government says those recipients are expected to receive the payment in winter 2027. An exact winter payment date has not been officially announced.

Q. What should I do if my payment is missing?

A. Wait 5 to 10 business days after the payment date, check your bank account or mailing address information, and then contact the Canada Disability Benefit program through its official contact page.