Quebec SHC
Financial assistance for Quebec families of children with significant impairments, to help cover the extra costs of raising a child with a disability.
The monthly payment varies by severity. There is an additional supplement for exceptional care. There is no income test.
Quebec families with a child under 18 who has a significant, permanent impairment as defined by the program.
A medical assessment confirming the impairment and an application to Retraite Québec.
Apply to Retraite Québec with the medical assessment form completed by a recognized professional.
Assuming there is an income test (there is not). Not applying for the exceptional care supplement when eligible.
The Application Helper walks you through each question on this benefit's form in plain language.
Quebec Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care
Additional monthly assistance for Quebec families of children with severe disabilities who require exceptional care, on top of the Supplement for Handicapped Children.
View detailsQuebec Basic Income Program
The Basic Income Program provides income to Quebec adults with a long-term disability or impairment that severely limits their ability to work. It replaces the Social Solidarity Program for people who have had severely limited capacity for employment for an extended period, and offers a higher, more stable benefit along with greater financial flexibility if you earn some income.
View detailsQuebec Social Assistance Program
Quebec's Social Assistance Program is the province's last-resort financial assistance for a single adult or a family without a severely limited capacity for employment. It provides a monthly benefit to cover basic needs and encourages activities that promote employment integration or social participation.
View detailsFree disability-benefits navigation services are available if you'd like help understanding or applying for this benefit.
Quebec-wide
Audition Québec is a Quebec community organization providing information, referral and advocacy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a federally funded Disability Benefit Navigation provider, it offers one-to-one support to help Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Quebec access the Disability Tax Credit and related disability benefits. Services are available in French and English.
Languages: French, English
Quebec and Francophones across Canada
Finautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, caregivers and organizations identify needs and access government financial assistance, programs, measures and services. Services are available in French and English, with particular importance for French-speaking users across Canada.
Languages: French, English
National
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and online request form.
Languages: English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request
Application denied?
If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.
Provincial public body that provides information, guidance and support to people with disabilities and their families in Quebec.
View detailsAudition Québec is a Quebec community organization providing information, referral and advocacy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a federally funded Disability Benefit Navigation provider, it offers one-to-one support to help Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Quebec access the Disability Tax Credit and related disability benefits. Services are available in French and English.
View detailsFinautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, caregivers and organizations identify needs and access government financial assistance, programs, measures and services. Services are available in French and English, with particular importance for French-speaking users across 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.
