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COVID‑19 Income Assistance

ODSP

Is Ontario Works or ODSP giving extra help during COVID-19?
I can’t get an appointment with my health-care provider because of COVID-19. How do I get my ODSP application or medical review documents in before the deadline?

OW

Is Ontario Works or ODSP giving extra help during COVID-19?
What is Ontario’s Emergency Assistance Program?
I don't have permanent status in Canada. Can I get financial assistance from Ontario Works?
What information do I need to show OW about my immigration status to get financial assistance?

Reporting

I’m on social assistance and can’t go to my employment assistance activities because of COVID-19. Will this affect my benefits?
My OW or ODSP worker asked me to drop off or mail some documents but I can’t do this because of COVID-19. Will this affect my benefits?

Social Benefits Tribunal

I have a hearing coming up at the Social Benefits Tribunal. Will my appeal still go ahead?

Other benefits

How will getting the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) affect my Old Age Security or Guaranteed Income Supplement?
How will getting the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) affect the Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS)?
What benefits are available to help during COVID-19?
What do I need to do by September 25 to get the COVID-19 Disability Benefit?

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COVID-19 News

COVID-19: Updates on the law and benefits
Monday, October 05, 2020
Updated information on Employment Insurance and CERB
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Government of Canada introduces legislation to support Canadians through Recovery Benefits and extend access to funds for emergency measures
Thursday, September 24, 2020
COVID-19: Updates on the law and legal services from CLEO for September 18, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
Register today: Income Benefits during COVID-19: A webinar for front-line workers on CERB to EI + new Canada Recovery Benefits 
Thursday, September 17, 2020
On the Radar: Going back to work during COVID-19
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Updated information on motions to change in family law
Friday, September 04, 2020
Operational guidance: COVID-19 management in schools - Find out what will happen if there is a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at a school
Thursday, August 27, 2020
COVID-19: Updates on the law and legal services for August 26, 2020
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
COVID-19: Updates on the law and legal services for August 17, 2020
Monday, August 17, 2020
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