Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit opened in June, and the first round of monthly payments will commence this week. Canada Disability Benefit eligibilityYou must meet several eligibility requirements to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit. Eligible Canadians would have received letters from the Service Canada inviting them to submit a Canada Disability Benefit application. The amount you receive through the Canada Disability Benefit depends on several factors based on your family’s net income. Applying for the Canada Disability BenefitYou can submit an application online, in person at a Service Canada office, or by phone.