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.

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)
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
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) children’s benefits provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors.
Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Find a free tax clinic in your area Tax clinics can be held year-round, however, most clinics are offered in March and April. If you cannot find a free tax clinic in your area, check back again as community organizations add…
Canada Student Grants and Loans – Apply with your province or territory
Go to your province or territory to: find out if you’re eligible for student grants and loans know how much you could get apply for student grants and loans
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)
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
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
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)
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…
Education Funding for People with Disabilities
Includes links to services, benefits and programs to assist people with disabilities and their families
Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your tax return – Line 33099 and 33199
You can claim eligible medical expenses on line 33099 or line 33199 of your tax return (Step 5 – Federal tax).
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.
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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
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)
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
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)
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…
Tax Credit and Deductions for Persons with Disabilities
Tax Credits and Deductions are available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers.
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