{"id":23132,"date":"2026-02-19T10:42:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=23132"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T15:58:42","slug":"federal-programs-benefits-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/federal-programs-benefits-service","title":{"rendered":"Programs, Benefits & Services"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Canada\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Canada Caregiver Credit<\/a><\/h2>

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD)<\/a><\/h2>

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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…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Canada Pension Plan Children Benefit<\/a><\/h2>

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The\u00a0 Canada Pension Plan (CPP) children’s benefits \u00a0provide monthly payments to the dependent children of disabled or deceased CPP contributors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program<\/a><\/h2>

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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…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Canada Student Grants and Loans – Apply with your province or territory<\/a><\/h2>

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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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities<\/a><\/h2>

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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\u00a0Northwest Territories, Nunavut and…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Child Disability Benefits (CDB)<\/a><\/h2>

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The\u00a0 Child Disability Benefit (CDB) \u00a0is 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Disability Benefits – Veterans Affairs Canada<\/a><\/h2>

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Do you have an illness or injury from your service?\u00a0 Disability Benefits from Veterans Affairs \u00a0are financial recognition for the impact this service-related injury or disease can have on your life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Disability Supports Deduction – Line 21500<\/a><\/h2>

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Individuals who have an impairment in physical or mental functions and have paid for certain medical expenses can, under certain conditions,\u00a0claim the\u00a0 disability supports deduction .<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Disability Tax Credit (DTC)<\/a><\/h2>

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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…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Education Funding for People with Disabilities<\/a><\/h2>

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Includes links to\u00a0 services, benefits and programs to assist people with disabilities \u00a0and their families<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your tax return – Line 33099 and 33199<\/a><\/h2>

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You can claim\u00a0 eligible medical expenses \u00a0on line 33099 or line 33199 of your tax return (Step 5 \u2013 Federal tax).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Excise Gasoline Tax Refund<\/a><\/h2>

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If you have a permanent mobility impairment and cannot safely use public transportation, you can ask for a refund of part of the\u00a0 federal excise tax on the gasoline \u00a0you buy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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H&R Block<\/a><\/h2>

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With over 55 years of expertise,\u00a0 H&R Block \u00a0proudly serves Canadians from every corner of the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Home Accessibility Tax Credit – Line 31285<\/a><\/h2>

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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\u00a0a\u00a0qualifying individual you did not live in another home owned by you (or your spouse or common-law…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Home Buyer’s Amount – Line 31270<\/a><\/h2>

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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…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP)<\/a><\/h2>

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The\u00a0 Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) \u00a0is a program that allows you to withdraw from\u00a0your registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to buy or build a\u00a0qualifying home\u00a0for yourself or for a related\u00a0person with a disability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Refundable Medical Expenses Supplement – Line 45200<\/a><\/h2>

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You  may be able to claim this supplement  if all of the following apply: You entered an amount on\u00a0line 21500\u00a0or\u00a0line 33200\u00a0of your return You were a resident in Canada throughout the year You were\u00a018 years\u00a0of age or older at the end of 2022 Your…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)<\/a><\/h2>

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The\u00a0 Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) \u00a0is a\u00a0long-term savings plan\u00a0to help people with disabilities who are\u00a0approved for the Disability Tax Credit\u00a0save for the future. When you open a plan, you may also get\u00a0grants and bonds\u00a0from the Government of Canada to…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article>

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Tax Credit and Deductions for Persons with Disabilities<\/a><\/h2>

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Tax Credits and Deductions \u00a0are available for persons with disabilities, their supporting family members, and their caregivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Should you know about other Federal Programs, Benefits & Services not listed on this page, we\u00a0<\/span>welcome your suggestions<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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