Health

The Transitional Health Benefit helps former ODSP recipients keep essential health coverage—like drugs, dental, vision, and mobility-device support—when they leave ODSP for work or training. This article explains who qualifies, what’s covered, and how the benefit protects your health while you adjust to new employment.

Extended Health Benefits (EHB) help ODSP recipients and other eligible individuals cover essential health costs beyond basic income support. This article explains who qualifies and what’s included—from drug, dental, and vision coverage to mobility device support—so you can better understand and access the care you need.

The ODSP Guide Dog Benefit provides $84 a month to help recipients cover the costs of certified guide, hearing, or service dogs. This article outlines who qualifies, the certification requirements, and how to apply—helping individuals access support that enhances independence and daily living.

ODSP and the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) work together to help people with long-term physical disabilities access essential equipment and assessments. This article explains how both programs provide financial support for mobility aids, communication devices, and assessment costs—helping individuals live more independently.

The Special Diet Allowance helps ODSP recipients cover the higher costs of medically required foods, offering up to $250 per eligible family member. This article explains who qualifies, how to apply, and why this support is essential for managing health and maintaining financial stability.

The Pregnancy/Breast-feeding Nutritional Allowance provides monthly financial support to ODSP and OW recipients who are pregnant or breast-feeding, helping cover increased nutritional costs. This article explains eligibility, benefit amounts, and key rules so parents can access essential support for their health and their baby’s development.

ODSP’s Extended Health Benefit (EHB) helps you keep vital health coverage—even if your income goes over ODSP limits. From drug, dental, and vision care to mobility device repairs and diabetic supplies, this blog explains who qualifies and how EHB can support your health while you work.

Feeling overwhelmed by disability paperwork and service coordination? This blog shares five practical tools—from binders to digital apps—to help you stay organized, track deadlines, and manage communications. Whether you're new or experienced, these strategies can make the process more manageable.

Delays in Ontario’s disability services can feel isolating and discouraging—but they’re not your fault. This blog post explores the systemic reasons behind long wait times and complex processes, while offering strategies to help you stay grounded, organized, and supported through the challenges.

Navigating Ontario’s disability system often means managing everything yourself—paperwork, follow-ups, and care—with little guidance. This blog post explores why the system puts so much pressure on individuals and shares community resources and tips to help lighten the load.

Living with a disability in Ontario often means juggling endless paperwork, from medical letters to ID forms—over and over again. This blog post breaks down why the system is so disconnected and shares practical tips to help you stay organized, reduce stress, and take control of the process.

Long wait times to see a specialist are a harsh reality for many people with disabilities in Ontario, often leaving urgent health needs unmet. This blog post explores why these delays happen and offers practical tips—like requesting urgent referrals and following up—to help you advocate for timely care.

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