The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is providing information to the public regarding resources available to help access the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit. Information will also be provided to support stakeholders.

Newfoundland and Labrador is the first Well-Being Province and the Provincial Government is committed to building a more inclusive and accessible society, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone to participate fully.

In June 2024, the Provincial Government announced the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, which includes two components:

• A monthly benefit of up to $400 per month to those who qualify ($4,800 annually).
• A $1,200 annual contribution to a person’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).

There is no application required for the monthly benefit or the annual Registered Disability Savings Plan contribution. If a person files their taxes and receives the  Federal Disability Tax Credit, payments will be made automatically to qualifying persons.

Eligibility is based on income level for persons aged 18-64 for the monthly benefit and 18-49 for the Registered Disability Savings Plan benefit. The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit will not impact any other provincial financial supports that persons with disabilities may receive.

The first monthly payment will occur in July 2025 and people will need to be in receipt of the Disability Tax Credit to receive this payment. Administrative details on how the Registered Disability Savings Plan contribution will be made are being determined and will be communicated when finalized.

To find out more about how to apply for the Disability Tax Credit and learn more about the Registered Disability Savings Plan, the following resources are available:

• Disability Tax Credit Support – Independent Living Nova Scotia.
• The Plan Institutehas a website dedicated to Canada Disability Benefit and RDSP, and offers one on one support for Disability Tax Credit applications. They can also be contacted at 1-844-311-7526 or at helpline@planinstitute.ca.

For more information on the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, click here.

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Further resources for these and other Federal or Provincial benefits: 
Disability benefits – Canada.ca
Disability tax credit (DTC) – Canada.ca
Income Support
Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement
The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit
Seniors’ Benefit