Autism Funding ends March 31, 2027. Until then, nothing changes: keep using your funding. Three supports take its place.
$6,500 or $17,000a year
For children with the highest long-term needs. Not income-tested.
Up to $500a month
For families with the Disability Tax Credit. Paid by the CRA.
Free
Therapies and support, ages 0–18. No diagnosis needed.
Key dates
- NowThe Ministry’s portal is open for your child’s reports
- Mar 1, 2027Last day to join Autism Funding
- Mar 31, 2027Autism Funding ends and the portal closes
- Apr 1, 2027The Disability Benefit begins
- Jul 2027First Supplement payments
Invoices for services before March 31 are accepted until September 30, 2027.
Four things to do
Who qualifies for the Disability Benefit
Directly: an intellectual disability (moderate to profound); autism with an intellectual disability; Level 3 or profound autism; Down, Angelman and similar syndromes; FASD with an intellectual disability; severe self-injurious behaviour; degenerative or palliative conditions; mobility needs like GMFCS 3–5; and At Home Program families.
Everyone else: a review of the reports you already have, across eight areas of need — communication, daily living, learning & thinking, safety & supervision, behaviour, mental health, medical complexity, lifelong outlook. One area can be enough; the bar is high.
Who to call
The Province, about your file: PAIRS 1-844-878-4700 · Autism Funding team 1-877-777-3530 · gov.bc.ca/ChildYouthSupports
All Brains Clinic, for assessments, the DTC form and planning: (604) 998-2244 · [email protected] · 6205 West Blvd, Vancouver
General information from the Province of BC and the CRA as of September 2, 2026 — not legal, financial or eligibility advice. All Brains Clinic does not decide eligibility for any program.
