With CRSB Update, CRSB ended on May 7, 2026.
If you are eligible, you can only apply for open CRSB periods, up to 60 days after each period has ended. The last period for the CRSB is period 84 (May 1 to 7, 2026) which will be open for application until July 6, 2026.
The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) gives income support to employed and self-employed individuals who are unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19, or have an underlying health condition that puts them at greater risk of getting COVID-19. The CRSB is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
If you are eligible for the CRSB, you can receive $500 ($450 after taxes withheld) for a 1-week period.
Sections
- Who can apply: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
Eligibility criteria for the CRSB - How much you can get: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
Payment amounts for each period - Weeks you can apply for: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
How periods work, when each period starts and ends - How to apply: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
When and how to apply for the CRSB - Keep getting your payments: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
When to re-apply, when to expect your payment - Impact on your taxes: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
How the CRSB is taxed and what you need to do at tax time - Return a payment: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
How to return or repay the CRSB - Contact us about CRSB: Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB)
If you have questions about the CRSB