Ontario Disability Support Program - What is The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)?

However, if you pay utilities separately, and/or have tenant insurance, then ODSP will pay those costs as well, up to the maximum shelter allowance (including your rent) What happens if I have other income? • Any other income you receive must be reported to ODSP • Often other income is deducted dollar-for-dollar from your ODSP monthly assistance • However, certain types of income are fully or part. [...] Working and ODSP (example) If you are a single person, and you earn $1200 net per month from a job, your total income per month would be: First $1000 of your income is exempt For the other $200 you earn, your ODSP cheque would be reduced by $150 ODSP cheque: $1308-150 = 1,158 + Earned income: $1,200 + Work related benefit: $100 = Total monthly income: $2,458 Extra benefits you can receive ODSP Spe. [...] Applying for ODSP • If you are on Ontario Works (OW), you can ask your worker for the application • Otherwise you can apply online: assistance or make an appointment at your local ODSP office. [...] You can call 211 to find the phone number of your local legal clinic Fast-tracking onto ODSP There are certain situations where you can get ODSP without having to prove you are medically eligible (though you still have to be financially eligible): • Age 65+ and not eligible to receive Old Age Security (OAS). [...] You will also need your ODSP number to apply For more information, call 416 338-8888, or go to: Discount-Program Internet and Phone Rogers Connected for Success Internet services as low as $10 per month (you can also get a bundled plan with cable, for as low as $40 per month) Phone service for just $25 per month.