Implement disability benefits and supports

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Description

Implement comprehensive disability benefit programs beyond basic credits.

Federal Programs

• Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D)
• Veterans Disability Benefits
• Disability Tax Credit (enhancement needed)
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) grants and bonds

Provincial Programs

Ontario

• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• Assistive Devices Program

British Columbia

• BC Disability Assistance
• BC Bus Pass Program

Alberta

• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living

Quebec

• Social Solidarity Program (disability component)
• Quebec Disability Support Program

Implementation Requirements

• Disability status indicators
• Severity levels
• Work capacity assessment
• Asset and income testing
• Medical expense considerations
• Caregiver support integration

References

• CPP Disability Benefit
• Provincial disability program websites

Part of SPSD/M parity effort.