Description

This program provides income and employment supports to individuals living on lower income and who have disabilities.

Benefit Amount

Single Person up to $1400 per month.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for ODSP income support, you must:

• be at least 18 years of age. If you’re under 18, you can start the application process up to six months before your 18th birthday
• be an Ontario resident
• have assets no greater than the limits set out in the program
• be in financial need
• meet the program’s definition of a person with a disability or be a member of a prescribed class

Application Process

If you are applying for Income Support, please note that there are two parts to the application process:

• Part one looks at your financial situation.
• Part two looks at your disability status.
• After you complete your online application submission a caseworker from your local ODSP office will review your application and contact you within 15 business days to schedule an appointment.

Applying online can help you find out if you are eligible for ODSP, as well as other social assistance programs.

Appeal Process

Find out what you can do if you disagree with a decision you received from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program: https://www.ontario.ca/page/internal-reviews-and-appeals-social-assistance