Canada’s federal government offers a range of programs, benefits, and services that may support individuals living with fibromyalgia. These resources can help with income support, disability accommodations, and access to healthcare and community services.

Programs, Benefits and Services
Canada Caregiver Credit

Canada Caregiver Credit

You may be able to claim the Canada caregiver credit (CCC), a non-refundable tax credit that helps people who support family members with a mental or physical infirmity.

Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)

Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)

The  Canada Pension Plan (CPP)  disability benefit is a monthly payment you can get if you: are under 65 have made enough contribution into the CPP have a mental or physical disability that regularly stops you from doing any type of substantially…

Canada Pension Plan Children Benefit

Canada Pension Plan Children Benefit

The  Canada Pension Plan (CPP) children’s benefits  provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors.

Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities

Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities

This  grant is available to students with disabilities  for each year of study. You can apply at the same time as you apply for student aid with your province or territory. Note: This grant is not available to students from Northwest Territories, Nunavut and…

Child Disability Benefits (CDB)

Child Disability Benefits (CDB)

The  Child Disability Benefit (CDB)  is a tax-free monthly payment made to families who care for a child under age 18 with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions.

Disability Benefits – Veterans Affairs Canada

Disability Benefits – Veterans Affairs Canada

Do you have an illness or injury from your service?  Disability Benefits from Veterans Affairs  are financial recognition for the impact this service-related injury or disease can have on your life.

Disability Supports Deduction – Line 21500

Disability Supports Deduction – Line 21500

Individuals who have an impairment in physical or mental functions and have paid for certain medical expenses can, under certain conditions, claim the  disability supports deduction .

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

The  Disability Tax Credit (DTC)  is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. If you have a severe and prolonged impairment, you may apply for the…

Excise Gasoline Tax Refund

Excise Gasoline Tax Refund

If you have a permanent mobility impairment and cannot safely use public transportation, you can ask for a refund of part of the  federal excise tax on the gasoline  you buy.

H&R Block

H&R Block

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Home Accessibility Tax Credit – Line 31285

Home Accessibility Tax Credit – Line 31285

You can claim an amount for the  eligible expenses for a qualifying renovation  of an eligible dwelling, if one of the following applies: you are a qualifying individual you did not live in another home owned by you (or your spouse or common-law…

Home Buyer’s Amount – Line 31270

Home Buyer’s Amount – Line 31270

You can claim up to $10,000 for the purchase of a qualifying home in the year if both of the following apply: you (or your spouse or common-law partner) acquired a qualifying home you did not live in another home owned by you (or your spouse or…

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)

Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)

The  Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)  is a program that allows you to withdraw from your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability.

Refundable Medical Expenses Supplement – Line 45200

Refundable Medical Expenses Supplement – Line 45200

You  may be able to claim this supplement  if all of the following apply: You entered an amount on line 21500 or line 33200 of your return You were a resident in Canada throughout the year You were 18 years of age or older at the end of 2022 Your…

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

The  Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)  is a long-term savings plan to help people with disabilities who are approved for the Disability Tax Credit save for the future. When you open a plan, you may also get grants and bonds from the Government of Canada to…

Should you know about other Federal Programs, Benefits & Services not listed on this page, we welcome your suggestions.

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