If you receive the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), or you were recently approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), you may have heard about a brand-new one-time payment worth $150 that started landing in accounts on September 17, 2026. It is not a scam, and it is not a permanent raise to your monthly CDB amount — it is a separate, one-time supplement meant to help cover the cost of getting your DTC certificate in the first place.
Here is exactly what this payment is, who qualifies, whether you need to apply, and what to do if it has not shown up yet.
What Is the New $150 Supplemental CDB Payment
In September 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced a one-time, automatic top-up of $150 for eligible Canada Disability Benefit recipients. The purpose is narrow and specific: to help offset the cost of obtaining a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate, since medical practitioners often charge a fee — commonly in the $125 to $150-plus range — just to complete the DTC application form.
This is not a permanent increase to the regular monthly CDB payment. It is a one-time supplement tied to each approved DTC certificate, issued outside of the normal monthly payment cycle.
Who Qualifies
Current or past CDB recipients paid between July 2025 and June 2026
If you received at least one Canada Disability Benefit payment during that window, you are in the first group eligible for the September 2026 supplement.
People who received CDB payments before but are no longer eligible
Even if your circumstances changed and you no longer qualify for the ongoing monthly CDB, you can still receive the one-time $150 supplement if you were paid CDB at some point in the qualifying window.
People approved for a new or renewed DTC certificate after June 2026
If your DTC approval (new or renewed) comes through after June 2026, you fall into a later payment group, expected in Winter 2027 rather than September 2026.
Key rule: only one $150 payment is issued per approved DTC certificate — it is not an annual or repeating bonus.
Payment Date — What to Expect
| Group | DTC approval / CDB payment timing | Expected supplement payment date |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Received a CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026 | Starting September 17, 2026 |
| Group 2 | New or renewed DTC certificate approved after June 2026 | Winter 2027 |
ESDC has not published a separate income cap specifically for this $150 supplement. That is different from the regular monthly CDB, which does have an income test (more on that below).
Do You Need to Apply?
No. There is no separate application for the $150 supplement. If you meet the criteria above, ESDC issues the payment automatically using the banking and eligibility information already on file from your CDB or DTC records.
If you believe you qualify but the payment has not arrived, do not submit a new application — instead, verify your status (see the checklist below).
How This Fits With the Regular Monthly CDB Payment
For context: the base Canada Disability Benefit currently pays up to $204.20 per month for the July 2026–June 2027 benefit period. It is income-tested, phasing down from the full amount around $23,000 in net income, down toward $0 somewhere between roughly $35,000 and $45,000, depending on marital status and other benefits received.
The $150 supplement is paid on top of, not instead of, your regular monthly CDB amount. Receiving the supplement does not reduce your ongoing monthly payment.
What to Do If You Haven’t Received It
Use this quick decision checklist before contacting ESDC:
- Did you receive a CDB payment between July 2025 and June 2026? If yes, and it’s after September 17, 2026, and you still have not received the $150 supplement, contact ESDC directly.
- Was your DTC certificate approved after June 2026? If yes, your supplement is not due until Winter 2027 — there is nothing to follow up on yet.
- Has your banking or mailing information changed recently? If yes, update it through My Service Canada Account before assuming the payment is missing.
- Are you unsure which group you fall into? Check your CDB payment history and DTC approval letter first, then call if it’s still unclear.
You can check payment status through your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) online, or by calling the Canada Disability Benefit information line directly for a status update.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $150 payment taxable?
The Canada Disability Benefit and its associated one-time supplements are generally treated as non-taxable income, consistent with how the base CDB is structured, but you should confirm your specific tax treatment with the CRA or a tax professional for your situation.
Do I get $150 more than once?
No. It is a one-time payment per approved DTC certificate, not a recurring or annual bonus.
What if my DTC certificate expires and I renew it?
If you go through a DTC renewal and it is newly approved after June 2026, you would fall into the Winter 2027 payment group for a fresh $150 supplement tied to that renewal.
Does this affect my regular CDB eligibility or amount?
No. The supplement is separate from, and does not reduce, your regular monthly CDB payment or your ongoing eligibility for the program.
Bottom Line
The $150 supplemental CDB payment is real, automatic, and narrowly targeted at offsetting DTC certificate costs. If you were paid CDB between July 2025 and June 2026, watch for the deposit starting September 17, 2026. If your DTC approval came after June 2026, expect your payment in Winter 2027 instead. Either way, no application is needed — just confirm your CDB and DTC status through My Service Canada Account if the payment seems late.
