Canada Workers Benefit – Disability Supplement
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The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit for low-income working people. If you are approved for the Disability Tax Credit, you may also receive the CWB disability supplement — an extra amount on top of the basic CWB to help offset the additional costs of working while living with a disability.
Useful Tips for Applying
Get your Disability Tax Credit approved before tax season so the supplement can be applied automatically when you file. If you have a spouse, both of you must be approved for the DTC to each receive the supplement. The supplement is refundable, meaning you can receive it even if you owe no tax.
Who May Qualify
You may qualify for the disability supplement if you are working and earning income, you are approved for the Disability Tax Credit (with a completed Form T2201 on file with the CRA), and your adjusted family net income falls within the program's limits. The supplement begins to reduce once your adjusted family net income is above a set threshold and is not paid above a maximum income.
Required Documents
An approved Disability Tax Credit certificate (Form T2201) on file with the CRA, and your T4 employment income slips (or other earned income records). You claim the CWB on your annual tax return (Schedule 6).
How to Apply
There is no separate application — you claim the Canada Workers Benefit and the disability supplement on your annual income tax return using Schedule 6. Ensure your Form T2201 is already approved by the CRA before you file so the supplement can be calculated.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The most common mistake is claiming the CWB without first having an approved Form T2201 on file, which means the disability supplement will not be paid. Another is assuming the supplement replaces the basic CWB — it is paid in addition to it. People also miss that the supplement reduces as income rises.
You may also be eligible for…
CPP Children's Benefit
A monthly payment to the dependent children of someone receiving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit, or of a deceased CPP contributor.
Learn moreCanada Disability Savings Grant
A federal matching grant paid into a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The government matches your contributions at 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 depending on family income.
Learn moreCanada Disability Savings Bond
Money the Government of Canada pays directly into a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) for low- and modest-income Canadians with disabilities — no contribution required.
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Resources in this area
The Epilepsy Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (EAENA)
The Epilepsy Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (EAENA) is a registered charity supporting people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, and their families, throughout Edmonton and Northern Alberta. The organization provides programs, services, information, education, resources, and support related to living with epilepsy — including epilepsy education (Epilepsy 101), support programs for adults and families, information booklets in English and French, school and community education, and resources on driving, employment, and daily life with a neurological condition. EAENA serves children, youth, adults, and seniors affected by epilepsy across Edmonton and Northern Alberta, including communities north of Red Deer such as Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo.
View details Disability AdvocacyDisability Alliance Canada
Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (CPP-D), the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB). They also offer educational guides, training and workshops, and help with applications, reconsiderations, and appeals.
View details HealthcareAutism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB)
The Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB) is a local, community-based organization in Fort McMurray that creates an inclusive community through programs supporting autistic individuals and all those living with neurodiversity and disabilities, and supports their families across their lifespan. This is the local Wood Buffalo organization and is distinct from the national Autism Society Canada.
View detailsAccessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.
