The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit is a monthly financial assistance program in Canada, which is received by individuals who are disabled and have low income in Newfoundland and Labrador.
This program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency; the aim behind it is to help the eligible disabled individual with money for everyday costs of living such as food, utilities, and basic needs.
For December 2025, the CRA has announced the date on which they are going to release the payment. Read this article to check when you will get your direct deposit or paper cheque.
What’s the NLDB December 2025 payment date?
The Canada Revenue Agency has officially disclosed the date on which they are going to release the direct deposit or send the paper cheque for the NLDB beneficiaries in December 2025.
The CRA will release the direct deposit on December 24, 2025, and a paper cheque will also be mailed by them on the same date. If you have opted for the direct deposit, you will get it within a few hours after the release of the payment.
If you are one among the individuals who get the NLDB monthly payment via paper cheque, you should know that it takes a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 7 days to be received in the mailbox.
Payout Amount
The NLDB payment rates are officially made public by the CRA. For the benefit year 2025-26, which falls from July to June, eligible individuals can get up to $4,800 annually.
If you are eligible to get the maximum rate of the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, your payment for December 2025 will be as high as $400.
The full benefit is received only by those eligible whose AFNI, i.e., adjusted family net income, isn’t above $29,402. If it exceeds the threshold, the benefit amount is reduced gradually.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to get the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit, it is mandatory to meet the eligibility requirements:
- You are a citizen of Canada and reside in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Your age should not be below 18 or above the age of 64 years.
- You are approved for the disability tax credit.
- You have filed your federal or provincial income tax returns for the year 2024.
- You are approved for the disability tax credit (DTC).
- Your AFNI as an individual shouldn’t be above $42,404, and as a couple, the threshold is $55,404.
How to check the NLDB payment status?
In order to check the NLDB payment status, please go through the step-by-step instructions available below.
- Go to the official website of the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Click on the ‘Sign in to an account’ option and go to the login page.
- Log in with the CRA user ID and password to access the dashboard.
- Click on the Benefit option to go to the benefit page.
- Tap on the NLDB option to check the details on upcoming and previous payments.
What if the payment isn’t received on time?
The December 2025 payment for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit is received by beneficiaries in due time once it is sent out by the Canada Revenue Agency.
If there is any technical problem, the direct deposit can take a maximum of 72 hours to be received; if there will be any workload with the Canada Post, you have to wait up to 10 days to get a paper cheque.
Even if you don’t get your direct deposit or paper cheque after waiting for the required time, you have to get in touch with the CRA to know the reason. They will explain why you haven’t received it.
Disclaimer: Newfoundland Disability Benefit December 2026 details are for informational purposes only. Confirm eligibility and payment dates with official provincial sources.
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