How Do I Apply For ODSP Benefits?
Step 1 - Financial Eligibility
Note: If you’re an Ontario Works client, your financial need has already been established. Speak to your caseworker about applying for ODSP income support.
You can start the application process either online, by phone or in person. Once you’ve entered your application, a caseworker will contact you within 5 business days to schedule an in-person meeting where you will be asked to bring a series of supporting documents, and to sign some documents consenting to the ODSP office gathering more information. The ODSP office will use the information you provide, along with the information from other organizations, to determine if you qualify financially for income support. You will be told if you're financially eligible within 15 business days for your meeting. |
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Step 2 - Disability Eligibility
Once it's confirmed that you meet the Financial Eligibility for ODSP, your caseworker will give you a Disability Determination Package for you and your health care provider to complete.
Once completed, specialized ODSP adjudicators will review your information to determine if you meet the program’s definition of a person with a disability.
A decision on these applications is usually made within 90 business days, once all information is provided.
Once completed, specialized ODSP adjudicators will review your information to determine if you meet the program’s definition of a person with a disability.
A decision on these applications is usually made within 90 business days, once all information is provided.
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If you're eligible...
Your caseworker will inform you as to the amount of income support you'll be receiving monthly, and work with you with regards to other benefits and supports you'll be eligible for. |
If you're not eligible...
If you disagree with the decision about your eligibility, you have 30 days to submit a request for an internal review of your situation, as first step of the Appeal process. |
