Keep your eyes posted for the progress of the new “CDB” income!
Only applies to individuals of working age and mimics the current GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement).
No details. 
What is “working age”?
https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/aboutus/newsroom/pr/Pages/Canada-Disability-Benefit-Act.aspx
18-65 years old I would presume. Or possibly earlier if you took early cpp retirement?
That will be all laid out in the final regulations of bill c35
Since this mimics the GIS, anybody who has a partner who works will probably rule you out regardless of how low your income is. If a person is single and very low income they should benefit from Bill C35
This may help…
Already posted this link in a prior post
It isn’t income based or marital based. It is a benefit for all of working age individuals that are disabled.
The legislation has not been laid out yet on the particulars other than what is currently available in the report. It refers to mimicking the GIS as a supplement income
not affecting any other benefits or income. Not to.be confused with eligibility criteria for the GIS supplement.
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So can someone explain this is easy terms lol … Does this mean that we may be getting an extra amount on our checks if we qualify? When would this start? Thank You for your replies.
It sounds like it.
It is only first reading so maybe in a year.
It may depend on how the next election goes.
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I think it means that people with a disability who are in extreme poverty will receive a supplement. I’m guessing that the amounts are likely to be similar to the Guaranteed Income Supplement listed here https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/benefit-amount.html
GIS basically brings your income up by up to $11,000 if your total income is less than $18,000 as a single person.
I don’t know how it will interact with the provincial disability support programs.
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Thank You Jammer, Let’s hope for the best!
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I think there is a new bill for 2022+ by the Liberals but I wouldn’t hold my breath.
I cant get disability benefit because i have one CPPD payment that all. heh . I have juried 2022 . no worked no doing nothing for 2023 no tax zero. until 2024 finally got CPPD say view 2021 history worked tax … then one time high deposited me then cppd payment low , I understand. I patient wait for my worker support employment will do job for my old manager did not tell any about staff or me worked juried … WCB is not completed rule . I never before WCB and other benefit . have only CPPD ready. I can’t add disability benefits?
Sorry, I don’t understand what you mean.
I mean i have CPP-DISABILITY PAYMENT .but i think disability benefit is separate not same by CPPD? I just long time i applied CPPD . Not apply about disability benefits because i dont know about others benefits.
Disability Benefit is new and only $200/month and you must have a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) so apply for that if you don’t have it.
There probably won’t be any money until July 2025.
I was called cra DTC say not claim or nothing DTC benefit month because i have CPPD ready payment is process completed good but not extra disability benefits month . I talked DTC say only old pervious 55. Dollars in 1989 . And limit 10 years pervious i have 10 years pass from pervious DTC but no claim or disability benefits. Nothing. I know .
Cra DTC say use tax extra like refund. But 2023 onenyear no work or no job. I know 2024 no refund zero from tax 2023 . I understand
.i have jury and meds life long term.
Getting the DTC lets you open an RDSP.
You get yearly free contributions from the government and working friends or relatives can contribute for you.
Dtc say no . I know i was signed DTC disability long time ago who old dr approved applied for DTC.
I was talked CRA DTC told me DTC say no it nothing for claim or jury without no worked. I did talked DTC say no i can’t get DTC back . I have only CPPD. It is sad. I cant do deal with DTC. I dont want figure out with DTC. My friend say see i show friend my pravite see CRA DTC online access see DTC no show up like no tell what pervious.
I know 1987 or 1989 . Signed applied DTC with dr old ago in 2006 or 2007. Not remember years.
I believe DTC denied me . I know what i asked DTC .DTC checked file and nothing cant help back. Good luck worse .