4. Ask for an internal review

It's very possible that the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will decide that you don't qualify as a person with a disability based on having Long COVID. But you may be able to appeal.

To appeal means that you ask the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT) to decide that the decision that ODSP made is wrong. The SBT is not part of ODSP and has the power to make a different decision.

Before you can make an appeal to the SBT, you must ask ODSP to do an internal review of the decision. You must ask for an internal review within 30 days from the date you got the decision.

Write a letter asking ODSP for an internal review

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Use this tool to write a letter asking ODSP for an internal review

In an internal review, someone in the office that made the decision reviews it and decides whether to change it.

For more detailed information, read I disagree with an ODSP decision. What can I do?

It's a good idea to contact a community legal clinic for help with your appeal.

Appeal a decision about ODSP

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This flowchart explains the process of appealing a decision about ODSP.