What are ODSP Benefits?
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In addition to amounts payable monthly for income support, ODSP recipients may also be eligible to receive other benefits and supports.
Incontinence Supplies: ODSP Mandatory Special Necessities BenefitsODSP recipients may also be eligible to receive incontinence supplies such as adult diapers, absorbent underwear, pads, underpads and wipes free of charge.
To be covered for these items, ask your ODSP caseworker for a Mandatory Special Necessities benefit request form. Simply have your doctor complete the form and return to your caseworker for approval. Once approved, you can order your products from an approved Ontario vendor who will bill ODSP (the Ministry of Community and Social Services) directly with no out-of-pocket expenses to you. Nutritional and Dietary Needs: Special Diet AllowanceIn addition, ODSP recipients may also be eligible to receive funding towards liquid nutrition products, special diet items, nutritional substitutions.
Depending on your medical condition or need for special diet products, you can receive up to $250 monthly from the provincial government. Contact ODSP or your assigned caseworker for more information on how to apply and what benefits you may be eligible to recieve. Medical Supplies & Transportation: ODSP Mandatory Special Necessities BenefitsODSP recipients may also be eligible to receive medical supplies and transportation to and from medical appointments such as the family doctor, optometrist or dentist where these costs exceed $15 per month.
To be covered for these items, ask your ODSP caseworker for a Mandatory Special Necessities benefit request form. Simply have your doctor complete the form and return to your caseworker for approval. |
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Prescription Drug Coverage
If you are receiving Ontario Disability Support Program Income Support, a drug card will be mailed to you each month with your cheque or statement. You can use this card for prescription drugs in the following month at your local pharmacy. The card lists the names of all family members who are eligible for drug coverage.
Note that only drugs listed in the Ontario Drug Formulary that are prescribed by a doctor are eligible.
Note that only drugs listed in the Ontario Drug Formulary that are prescribed by a doctor are eligible.
Dental Coverage
If you receive Ontario Disability Support Program Income Support and have any children who are 17 years and under, they will be automatically enrolled in Healthy Smiles Ontario.Each child will receive a dental card to be shown as proof of eligibility to get dental services under the program.
You and your spouse (18 years and over) may be able to get coverage for basic dental services and additional services if your disability, prescribed medications or prescribed treatment affects your oral health. A dental card will be mailed to you each month with your monthly cheque or statement. You can use this card for dental care services in the following month simply by presenting it to your dentist. The card lists your name and your spouse's name (if applicable).
You and your spouse (18 years and over) may be able to get coverage for basic dental services and additional services if your disability, prescribed medications or prescribed treatment affects your oral health. A dental card will be mailed to you each month with your monthly cheque or statement. You can use this card for dental care services in the following month simply by presenting it to your dentist. The card lists your name and your spouse's name (if applicable).
Vision Care & ODSP Glasses Coverage
Many vision care services are already covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). OHIP covers annual eye examinations for patients under 20 years of age and patients 65 years of age or older and major eye examinations for all patients with medical conditions that affect the eye such as infections or diseases.
The ODSP Vision Care Benefit provides routine eye examinations (once every two years) for you and your family if coverage under OHIP is not available, assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses (once every three years) for you, your spouse and your children under 18 years of age, assistance with the cost of eyeglass repairs for you, your spouse and your children 18 years of age.
To get assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses, contact your local Ontario Disability Support Program office and ask for a Vision Care benefit authorization form. Take this form to your optometrist or optician and ask them to fill it in when you get glasses, frames or repairs.
The ODSP Vision Care Benefit provides routine eye examinations (once every two years) for you and your family if coverage under OHIP is not available, assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses (once every three years) for you, your spouse and your children under 18 years of age, assistance with the cost of eyeglass repairs for you, your spouse and your children 18 years of age.
To get assistance with the cost of prescription eyeglasses, contact your local Ontario Disability Support Program office and ask for a Vision Care benefit authorization form. Take this form to your optometrist or optician and ask them to fill it in when you get glasses, frames or repairs.
