Transitional Health Benefits

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If you are leaving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) for employment, you can continue to receive coverage unless or until your employer provides similar health benefits.

Introduction

This information is for individuals who used to receive the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Income Support.

If you are leaving ODSP for employment, you can continue to receive coverage unless or until your employer provides similar health benefits.

Transitional Health Benefits include:

  • prescription drugs,
  • dental benefits,
  • vision care benefits, including routine eye examinations, and
  • batteries and repairs for mobility devices. 

Note: employment can be a full-time or part-time job, a training program, or running your own business.

Eligibility

You and your family may be eligible if you are:

  • leaving the Ontario Disability Support Program for paid work, and
  • do not have comparable health coverage from your employer.

Eligible family members include:

  • your spouse, and
  • your children who are under 18 years of age.

How to apply

Apply for Transitional Health Benefits

  • Contact your local Ontario Disability Support Program office.
    • Your worker will first determine whether you are eligible for Extended Health Benefits.
    • If you are not eligible for Extended Health Benefits, your worker will then determine whether you are eligible for the Transitional Health Benefit (this benefit).

Notes

  • You will receive a letter to tell you if you have been approved.
  • If you do not qualify, you can apply to the Trillium Drug Program for help with your prescription drug costs.

Difficulty

Moderate Application

Pre-requisite(s) for this benefit

Tax filing
No
Jurisdiction
Provincial
Topics
Health
Family