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=== 1. Child Disability Benefit ===
=== 1. Child Disability Benefit ===


The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a non-taxable supplement to the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) and Children’s Special Allowance. To receive the CDB, a child must be eligible to receive the CCTB and must also qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Not all children with disabilities qualify. For more information about eligibility visit the [hhttps://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html Canada Revenue Agency website] or call 1-800-387-1193.  
The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a non-taxable supplement to the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) and Children’s Special Allowance. To receive the CDB, a child must be eligible to receive the CCTB and must also qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Not all children with disabilities qualify. For more information about eligibility visit the [https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-disability-benefit.html Canada Revenue Agency website] or call 1-800-387-1193.  


The CDB provides up to $2,730 per year, per child who qualifies for the disability amount, for low- and modest-income families caring for children under the age of 18 who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment.
The CDB provides up to $2,730 per year, per child who qualifies for the disability amount, for low- and modest-income families caring for children under the age of 18 who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment.