What is the BC Children and Youth Disability Supplement, and who gets it?

The Disability Supplement is a monthly payment of up to $6,000 a year per child for low- and middle-income families raising a child with support needs.

How it works, according to the Government of BC:

• The amount depends on your family income and the number of eligible children. In the province's guide, households with an adjusted family net income of roughly $50,000 can expect the full amount, and the payment phases out as income rises: for example, at about $200,000 for one eligible child or $350,000 for two. Many families above "low income" may still qualify, so use the province's estimator.

• Your child needs the Canada Disability Tax Credit. If they already have it, you do not need to apply: the Canada Revenue Agency checks your income through your tax return.

• If you qualify, the Canada Revenue Agency deposits the Supplement each month together with your Canada Child Benefit.

• First payments begin in July 2027, based on your 2026 tax return. The province has an online estimator for the July 2027 to June 2028 benefit year.

• It is flexible household support.

If your child does not have the Disability Tax Credit, you apply for it through the Canada Revenue Agency. A medical practitioner completes part of the application. Because the Supplement depends on it, applying early is worth considering.

The Supplement is separate from the Disability Benefit ($6,500 or $17,000 a year), which is based on a child's support needs rather than income.

This summary is from the Government of BC's published page as of October 2026. Check the Canada Revenue Agency or the ministry for your own situation.

KidStart is asking BC parents how they are preparing for these changes. Our anonymous five-minute survey never asks for your child's details. Your answers decide which of five options KidStart builds first for 2027: small group sessions, parent coaching, shorter therapy blocks, payment plans or help with the Disability Tax Credit.