Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit

• Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador on the first day of the payment month. • Individuals aged 18–64. • Holders of a valid federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate. • Individuals with an adjusted family net income below $42,404 (or up to $55,404 for couples where both partners qualify for the DTC).

• Valid federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate. • Annual income tax and benefit return filed with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

1. Ensure you have a valid Disability Tax Credit (DTC) certificate on file with the CRA. 2. File your annual income tax and benefit return as a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador. 3. No separate application is required; the CRA automatically determines eligibility based on tax filings and DTC status.

• Not having a DTC — you must have a valid DTC certificate before you can receive the NLDB • Not filing taxes — the benefit is issued through your tax filing, so you must file every year • Assuming this replaces the federal Canada Disability Benefit — they are separate and both can be received • Not knowing about free DTC help available through ILNS or Plan Institute