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Frequently Asked Questions

Stacking Benefits

Eligibility

Applying

Money and Work

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stacking Benefits

Can I receive CPP-D and ODSP at the same time?

Can I get CPP-D and the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) at the same time?

Can I receive AISH and CPP-D at the same time?

Can I get EI Sickness Benefits and CPP-D at the same time?

Can I collect provincial disability benefits and still use a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)?

Eligibility

Do I need a formal diagnosis to qualify for disability benefits?

Does my disability need to be permanent to qualify?

I have a mental health condition. Can I still qualify?

I worked for most of my life but recently became disabled. Does that help my CPP-D application?

Applying

How long does it take to get approved?

Can I apply for multiple programs at the same time?

What is the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and why does it matter?

My doctor says I qualify but the government denied me. What happened?

Money and Work

Can I work part-time and still receive disability benefits?

What happens to my benefits if my condition improves?

Are disability benefits taxable?

Suggested Related Questions

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Popular Resources

Confédération des organismes de personnes handicapées du Québec (COPHAN)

Autism Canada

Independent Living Canada

Spinal Cord Injury Ontario