Subject Index

A

Absences from Ontario

documentation required

Dir. 2.4: Absent from Ontario, requirements for eligibility

Accommodation

documentation required

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements
Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge

Activities of Daily Living Index

disability determination package

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Adjudication

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Adoption Subsidy

exempt from income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income
Dir. 5.13: Adoption Subsidy

Adult Dependents

participation requirements

Dir. 2.8: Participation Requirements for Non-Disabled Adult Dependents

Affidavits

definition of

Dir. 3.2: Statutory Declarations

Annual Reporting

exempt life insurance policy

Dir. 4.8: Life Insurance Policies

employment business income

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

Annuities

treatment of

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Appeals

appeals must follow internal review process

Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process
Dir. 13.2: Appeals

Applicants

disability determination package

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Applications

Dir. 1.1: Applications - Process for Determining Financial Eligibility; Applications Taken at an ODSP Office; Applications Taken by Ontario Works; Voluntary Withdrawals from the Application Process

Assets

business assets

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Tools of theTrade; Business Assets; Cash in a Business

disability related

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 4.5: Motor Vehicles
Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services

overpayments due to assets exceeding allowable amounts

Dir. 11.2: Overpayments Due to Excess Assets

permissible amount

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Asset Limits

real property exempt as

Dir. 4.2: Real Property
Dir. 4.4: Transfer of Assets for Inadequate Consideration

Assignment

of retroactive income

Dir. 5.2: Assignment of Retroactive Income

Assistive Devices

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Dir. 9.6: Assistive Devices - the Assistive Devices Program of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - Flat Rate Maximum Contributions; Funding Formula

approved disability related expense, definition of

Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services

for chronic care hospital residents

Dir. 8.3: Special Items and Services for Recipients in Chronic Care Institutions
Dir. 9.11: Hearing Aids

Automobile Insurance Accident Benefits

treatment as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Automobile Insurance Accident Benefits

Awards for Pain and Suffering

as an exempt asset

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Awards for Pain and Suffering and Expenses
Dir: 4.6: Compensation Awards

B

Babysitting

allowable expenses

Dir. 5.6: Private Home Day Care Providers - Treatment of Income; Private Home Day Care; Other Approved Expenditures

Bank Books and Statements

as required documentation

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Bankruptcy

overpayment recovery and

Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments - Recovery of Overpayments When a Recipient or Former Recipient Files for Bankruptcy

Basic Exemption

definition of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Basic Needs Allowance

calculation of

Dir. 6.1:Basic Needs Calculation
Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge
Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance

Benefit Unit

determining who is a member

Dir. 2.1: Who is eligible: Dependent Adults
Dir. 2.2: Who is eligible: Dependent Children
Dir. 2.3: Who is eligible: Spouse

Benefits

eligibility criteria

Dir. 9.1:Employment and Training Start Up Benefit (ESUB) and Upfront Child Care
Dir. 9.2:Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit
Dir. 9.3:Heating Costs
Dir. 9.4:Home Repairs
Dir. 9.5:Utilities
Dir. 9.6:Assistive Devices
Dir. 9.7:Dental Benefit
Dir. 9.8:Drug Benefit
Dir. 9.9:Guide Dog Benefit
Dir. 9.10: Extended Health Benefit
Dir. 9.11: Hearing Aids
Dir. 9.12: Mandatory Special Necessities
Dir. 9.13: Mobility Devices Batteries and Repairs
Dir. 9.14: Vision Care Benefits
Dir. 9.16: Discretionary Benefit for Low-Cost Energy-Conservation Measures
Dir. 9.17: Employment Transition Benefit
Dir. 9.18: Work-Related Benefit
Dir. 9.19: Transitional Health Benefit

Birth Date

documentation required

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Blind Persons' Rights Act

dog guide allowance under

Dir. 9.9: Guide Dog Benefit

Board and Lodging

calculating income support allowance

Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge

calculating shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation

Budgetary Requirements

calculation of

Dir. 6.1: Basic Needs Calculation
Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge
Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance
Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions
Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependents Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home
Dir. 8.5: Budgetary Requirements for Applicants/Recipients Residing in Interval or Transition Homes

Business Assets and Expenses

farming

Dir. 5.7: Farm Income - Approved Expenses; Non-approved Farm Expenses

home day care/babysitting

Dir. 5.6: Private Home Day Care Providers

self employment

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Tools of theTrade; Business Assets; Approved Business Expenses; Non-approved Business Expenses

Business Income

farming

Dir. 5.7: Farm Income

home day care/babysitting

Dir. 5.6: Private Home Day Care Providers

self-employment

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Gross Business Income

Business Loans

deducting as an expense

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Business Loans
Dir. 5.10: Loans - Business Loans

C

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

assignment against

Dir. 1.4: Date of Grant
Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

recipients exempt from disability adjudication

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process - Exemption from the Disability Adjudication Process
Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement - Prescribed Class

Canadian Citizenship Requirements

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Appendix A

Cash Surrender Value

treatment of as exempt or as asset

Dir. 4.8 Life Insurance Policies

Charitable Institutions

calculation of Personal Needs Allowance for residents in institutions

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients who Reside in Institutions

travel and transportation allowances for residents

Dir. 8.4: Travel and Transportation Allowances for Recipients in Charitable Institutions

Child and Family Services Act

adoption subsidy exempted as income under

Dir. 5.13: Adoption Subsidy

ineligibility of children under

Dir. 2.2: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Children - Wards of the Children's Aid Society or Crown and Children Under Temporary Care Orders

Child Care Expenses

additional benefit for

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income
Dir. 5.5: Child Care Deductions
Dir. 9.1: Employment and Training Start Up Benefit (ESUB) and Upfront Child Care Costs

Child Support

Dir. 5.1 Definition and Treatment of Income
Dir. 5.15: Spousal and Child Support

Children

dental plans for children

Dir. 9.7: Dental Benefits

benefits

Dir. 9.20: Transition Child Benefit

Children's Aid Society

ineligibility of children under

Dir. 2.2: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Children - Wards of the Children's Aid Society or Crown and Children Under Temporary Care Orders

payments from CAS for care of disabled child treated as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Treatment of Foster Care Payments from a Children's Aid Society (CAS)

Chronic Care Facilities

benefits for recipients in

Dir. 8.3: Special Items and Services for Recipients in Chronic Care Institutions

Circumstances, Changes in

recipient's reporting of on the Changes Report

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - Monthly Reporting Requirements: Earned Income and Changes in Circumstances

Client Information Update Reports (CIUR)

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - Monthly Reporting Requirements: Earned Income and Changes in Circumstances

Co-Habitation

definition of

Dir. 2.3: Who Is Eligible: Spouse - Determining Spousal Status

Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act

procedures for taking affidavits under

Dir. 3.2: Statutory Declarations - Standard

Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit

Dir. 9.2: Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit

Compensation Awards

exempt from income and assets

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards - Application of Policy

interest and dividends earned as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Condominiums

common expenses included

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation

Convalescent Hospital

benefits for recipients in

Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

Convention Refugees

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees

Co-operative Housing

calculation of shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 9.5: Utilities - Shared Accommodation

Co-Residency

definition of

Dir. 2.3: Who Is Eligible: Spouse - Determining Spousal Status

Criminal Charges

overpayment recovery and

Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments
Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud

Criminal Code of Canada

investigation, prosecution and restitution

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud - Assessment and Investigation of Allegations of Fraud; Responsibilities after Case Referred to Police; Restitution Orders

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Awards

awards for pain and suffering

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards

D

Date of Grant

for income support

Dir. 1.4: Date of Grant

Death of Recipient

last income support payment

Dir. 7.2: Death of a Recipient

Debts Over $500

documentation required

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Dental Benefits

eligibility and services

Dir. 9.7: Dental Benefits

Dental Cards

removal of due to fraud

Dependent Adults

as members of benefit unit

Dir. 2.1: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Adults - Definition of Dependent Adult

Dependent Children

Dir. 2.2 Who Is Eligible: Dependent Children - Income and Assets of a Dependent Child; School Requirements for Inclusion in Benefit Unit
Dir. 9.20: Transition Child Benefit

Dependent Contractor

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

Deportees

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Appendix A; Confirming Status in Canada

Developmental Services Act (DSA)

calculation of Personal Needs Allowance for recipients

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions - Institutions Where a PNA and an Institutional Rate is Payable and Where Adjudication is Required

Diabetic Supplies

Dir. 9.12: Mandatory Special Necessities - Diabetic Supplies

Direct Payment

of rent/utilities on behalf of recipient

Dir. 10.1: Pay Direct - Criteria for Implementing Pay Direct

Disability

definition of

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Disability Adjudication Unit (DAU)

adjudication for disability eligibility

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process - Role of the DAU; Application Process for Persons who Require Disability Adjudication

Disability Determination Package (DDP)

forms for applicant

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process - Application of Policy

Disability Related Items and Services

definition of

Dir. 5.1 Definition and Treatment of Income

exempt as income or assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets

gifts or payments exempt from income

Dir. 5.8: Gifts and Voluntary Payments
Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services

Discretionary Benefit

low-cost energy-conservation

Dir. 9.16: Discretionary Benefit for Low-Cost Energy-Conservation Measures

Divisional Court

appeals to

Dir. 13.2: Appeals - Appeal to the Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court

Documentation

required at intake and update

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - Ongoing Eligibility

Dog Guide

additional benefit for

Dir. 9.9: Guide Dog Benefit

Donations

exempt as assets or income

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Asset
Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Drug Cards

Dir. 9.8: Drug Benefits

E

Earned Income

monthly reporting requirements, Earnings and Training Income Report

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements
Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Education Act

school attendance requirements under

Dir. 2.1: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Adults - Determining Program Eligibility of a Dependent Adult
Dir. 2.2: Who is Eligible: Dependent Children - School Requirements for Inclusion in Benefit Unit

Education and Training

approved disability related expense

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Income Exemptions

Education Status

documentation required

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - School Verification

Eligibility

as a person with a disability

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement
Dir. 1.4: Date of Grant

Eligibility Review Officer (ERO)

investigation of fraud

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud - Assessment and Investigation of Allegations of Fraud

Employee

definition of

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Application of Policy

Employment and Training

allowable expenses

Dir. 9.1: Employment and Training Start Up Benefit (ESUB) and Upfront Child Care Costs

Employment and Training Income

calculation of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Employment Status

determining in self employment cases

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Application of Policy

Employment Status Assessment

for self employment cases

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Application of Policy

Employment/Training Income Reports (ETIR)

to report earned income

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Employment Transition

assist with the transition to employment

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement
Dir. 9.17: Employment Transition Benefit
Dir. 9.19: Transitional Health Benefit

Extended Health Benefit

eligibility for and calculation of

Dir. 9.10: Extended Health Benefit

Extraordinary Assistance Plan (EAP)

awards exempted as assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Special Government

Compensation Payments

compensation awards from

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards
Dir 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Extraordinary Assistance Plan (EAP)

F

Family Benefits Recipients

rapid reinstatement

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement

Family Class Sponsored Immigrants

documentation required

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants Refugees or Deportees - Family Class Sponsored Immigrant

Family Law Act

spousal and child support under

Dir. 5.15: Spousal and Child Support - Determining Legal Obligation to Support

FLA awards for loss of guidance, care and companionship

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Farm Income

approved expenses

Dir. 5.7: Farm Income - Approved Farm Expenses ; Non-approved Farm Expenses

Financial Independence

of dependent adults who are members of a benefit unit

Dir. 2.1: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Adults - Determination of Program Eligibility of a Dependent Adult; Definition of Financial Independence

First Nations

income exemptions

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Income Exemptions

INAC funds for post secondary school

Dir. 5.11: Post-Secondary Education

repairs policy

Dir. 9.4: Home Repairs - Residents in First Nations Communities

Forms

application for income support

Dir. 1.1: Applications

assignment of retroactive income

Dir. 5.2: Assignment of Retroactive Income

child care receipts

Dir. 5.5: Child Care Deductions

client information update reports (CIUR)

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

disability adjudication forms

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

employment/training income reports (ETIR)

Dir. 3.1:Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

life insurance record form

Dir. 4.8: Life Insurance Policies

overpayment forms, letters and reports

Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments

self employment

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Record Keeping; Required Forms; Annual Reporting

special diet requests

Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance

updates - client information update reports (CIUR)

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

withdrawal of complete applications

Dir. 1.1: Applications

Fraud

assessment and investigation of fraud

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud - Assessment and Investigation of Allegations of Fraud; Central Fraud Control Unit; Provincial Offences Act - Search Warrants

ineligibility for rapid reinstatement

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement
Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)

collection, use and disclosure of information under

Dir. 12.2: Information Sharing Authority

recipients' right to information under

Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process

G

Garnishment

protecting income support against

Dir. 5.16: Income Support Protected From Seizure or Garnishment

Gifts and Voluntary Payments

exemption from income

Dir. 5.8: Gifts and Voluntary Payments
Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

and self-employment business

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Gross Business Income

Government Allowances and Pensions

as retroactive income

Dir. 5.2: Assignment of Retroactive Income - Taking an Assignment

treated as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Government Allowances

Grandparented FBA Cases

Dir. 1.1: Applications
Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process
Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement
Dir. 1.4: Date of Grant

Grandview Agreement

awards exempted as assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Special Government Compensation Payments

compensation awards from

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards
Dir.:5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - The Helpline Reconciliation Model Agreement; The Grandview Agreement

Gross Income

definition of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Guide Dog

Dir. 9.9: Guide Dog Benefit

H

Health Benefits

Dir. 9.10: Extended Health Benefit

see also Assistive Devices; Dental Benefits; Guide Dog; Drug Cards; Extended Health Benefit; Hearing Aids; Mandatory Special Necessities; Vision Care Benefits

Health Maintenance/Care

approved disability related expense

Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services - Approved Disability Related Items and Services

Health Number

as required documentation

Dir. 1.1: Applications
Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements;

Health Status Report and Activities of Daily Living Index

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Hearing Aids

eligibility and coverage

Dir. 9.11: Hearing Aids

Heating Costs

paid separately from shelter costs

Dir. 9.3: Heating Costs

Helpline Agreement

awards exempted as assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Special Government Compensation Payments

compensation awards from

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards

interest and dividends earned from treated as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - The Helpline Reconciliation Model Agreement; The Grandview Agreement

Home Day Care/Babysitting

allowable expenses

Dir. 5.6: Private Home Day Care Providers - Application of Policy

Home Repairs

additional benefit for

Dir. 9.4: Home Repairs - Other Sources of Support for Home Repairs; Home Repairs Not Covered

Home Visits

completing initial application and

Dir. 1.1: Applications
Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Homes for Special Care Act (HSCA)

benefits for recipients under care of

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions

Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act

per diems and monthly benefits for residents under

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions.

Hospitals

benefits for recipients in

Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

I

Immigrants

convention refugees

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Refugees; Appendix A

Immigration Act (Canada)

changes to immigration status documentation required

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees

Impairment

definition of

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Incarceration

ineligibility during

Dir. 2.6: Incarceration

Income

adoption subsidy exempted from

Dir. 5.13: Adoption Subsidy

applicants efforts to obtain

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Income from Sale of Assets

assignment of retroactive income

Dir. 4.4: Transfer of Assets for Inadequate Consideration
Dir. 5.2: Assignment of Retroactive Income
Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

farm exemptions

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income - Treatment of Foster Care Payments from a Children's Aid Society (CAS); Government Allowances
Dir. 5.7: Farm Income

mortgage receivable payments as

Dir. 5.12: Mortgage Receivable

pain and suffering awards exempt from

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards - Application of Policy

see also Earned Income

Income Support

basic needs

Dir. 6.1: Basic Needs Calculation
Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge
Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance

calculation of income support during labour disputes

Dir. 2.7: People Involved in Labour Disputes

extension of

Dir. 7.1: Extension of Income Support

Income Support, Compliance and Fraud Control Unit (ISCFCU)

Dir. 12.2: Information Sharing Authority - Legislative Authority

standards

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud

Infant Formula

special diets

Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance - Infant Formula

Institutional Benefits

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions

Interim Assistance

calculating amount of overpayment

Dir. 13.3: Recovery of Interim Assistance - Calculating An Overpayment Due to Interim Assistance

Internal Review Process (IR)

Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process

must precede an appeal to SBT

Dir. 13.2: Appeals - Appeals Must Be Preceded by a Request for an Internal Review

Interval or Transition Homes

residing in

Dir. 8.5: Budgetary Requirements for Applicants/Recipients Residing in Interval or Transition Homes

J

Joint Custody

dependent child as a member of benefit unit

Dir. 2.2: Who Is Eligible: Dependent Children - Definition of a Dependent Child; Parents with Joint Custody

L

Labour Disputes

calculation of income support during

Dir. 2.7: People Involved in Labour Disputes

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

rent payments during

Dir. 10.1: Pay Direct - Criteria for Implementing Pay Direct; Tenant Disputes

Life Insurance Policies

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 4.8: Life Insurance Policies - Annuities, Deferred Annuities and Segregated Funds
Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services

Loans

against life insurance policy

Dir. 4.8: Life Insurance Policies - Loans Against Face Value
Dir. 5.10: Loans

see also Business Loans and Student Loans

Long-Term Care Facilities

calculation of Personal Needs Allowance for resident in

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients who Reside in Institutions
Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

M

Mandatory Deductions

definition of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Mandatory Special Necessities (MSN)

Dir. 9.12: Mandatory Special Necessities

Medical Reports

payments for

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process

Medical Review

examples of ODSP reinstatements

Dir. 1.2: Disability Adjudication Process
Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement

Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS)

application for "Order for Support"

Dir. 5.15: Spousal and Child Support

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Assistive Devices Program under

Dir. 9.6: Assistive Devices

funding for hearing aids

Dir. 9.11: Hearing Aids - Application of Policy

shared dental plan with Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MCSS/MOHLTC)

Dir. 9.7: Dental Benefits - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Dental Plans

vision care claims

Dir. 9.14: Vision Care Benefits

Minister's Permit

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Appendix A

Mobility

Dir. 9.13: Mobility Devices Batteries and Repairs

Modifications

to home and vehicle as disability related expense

Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services - Assistive Devices; Renovations

Mortgage Receivable

payments as income

Dir. 5.12: Mortgage Receivable

Mortgages

exempt as asset

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets

Motor Vehicles

declaration of exclusive use of for business purposes

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

determining whether an asset or exempt

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Motor Vehicles
Dir. 4.5: Motor Vehicles

Multi-Provincial/Territorial Assistance Program

awards exempted as assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Exempt Assets

compensation awards from

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards

interest and dividends earned from treated as income

Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

collection

Dir. 12.2: Information Sharing Authority - Standards

N

Necessities of Living

exempt as asset

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets

Net Income

definition of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income

Non-Profit Housing

calculation of shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation - Co-operative Housing; Condominiums

Northern Allowance

calculating shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation - Legislative Authority

Notice of Appeal

availability of forms

Dir. 13.2: Appeals - Filing an Appeal

Notice of Decision

must include right to appeal to SBT

Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process

Notice of Suspension, Cancellation, or Refusal of Income Support

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - Suspension of Income Support
Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process

Not Living as a Single

overpayment recovery

Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments

Nursing Homes Act

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions
Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

O

Ontario Dental Association

contact address

Dir. 9.7: Dental Benefits

Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP)

exempt as income and assets

Dir. 9.4: Home Repairs

Ontario Labour Relations Act

dependent contractor defined by

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

self employed person defined by

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)

disabled students and

Dir. 5.11: Post-Secondary Education - Treatment of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Funds for Post-secondary School; Treatment of OSAP Loans for Part-Time Study

Ontario Works

applications for ODSP through

Dir. 1.1: Applications
Dir. 1.4: Date of Grant

Order for Support

applications for

Dir. 5.15: Spousal and Child Support - "Order for Support" - Application from Applicants/Recipients

Overpayments

arising from administrative errors

Dir. 11.1: Recovery of Overpayments - Administrative Errors

assets in excess and bankruptcy

Dir. 11.2: Overpayments Due to Excess Assets

partner's

Dir. 11.3: Spouse's Overpayment

portability

Dir. 11.4: Overpayment Portability

P

Pain and Suffering

Dir. 4.6: Compensation Awards

Participation Requirements

Dir. 2.8 Participation Requirements for Non-Disabled Adult Dependents

Pay Direct

Dir. 10.1: Pay Direct

Personal Needs Allowance

calculation of for persons in institutional care

Dir. 8.1: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients Who Reside in Institutions
Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

Post-Secondary Education

assistance received

Dir. 5.11: Post-Secondary Education

Pregnancy/Breast-feeding Nutritional Allowance

not subject to $250 max

Dir. 6.5 Pregnancy/Breast-feeding Nutritional Allowance

Pre-Paid Funerals

exempt as asset

Dir. 4.9: Pre-Paid Funerals

Property

Dir. 4.2: Real Property

Provincial Offences Act

conviction of fraud under

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud

Psychiatric Facility Residents

budgetary requirements,

Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

R

Rapid Reinstatement

applications for income support

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement

Real Property

exempt and non-exempt

Dir. 4.2: Real Property

Record Keeping Guidelines

for self employment

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Record Keeping, Required Forms, Annual Reporting

Refugees

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Refugees

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

exempt as income and asset

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 5.1: Definition and Treatment of Income

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

exempted as an asset (locked-in)

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets

Rehabilitation Hospitals

budgetary requirements

Dir. 8.2: Budgetary Requirements for Recipients/Dependants Temporarily in a Hospital, Psychiatric Facility, or Substance Abuse Recovery Home

Renovations

approved disability related expense

Dir. 5.9: Disability Related Items and Services - Approved Disability Related Items and Services

RRAP and HVMP

Dir. 5.10: Loans

Rent Rebates, Repayments, Abatements

calculating shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2 : Shelter Calculation

Renters or Owners

calculating income support

Dir. 6.1: Basic Needs Calculation
Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation

Residential Facility

approved for community start up benefit

Dir. 9.2: Community Start Up Benefit - Allowable Costs

Room and Board

calculating shelter allowance

Dir. 6.3: Board and Lodge
Dir. 6.4: Special Diet Allowance

S

School Attendance

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Seizure

protecting income support against

Dir. 5.16: Income Support Protected From Seizure or Garnishment

Self Employment

annual reporting

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Application of Policy; Tools of the Trade; Business Assets; Cash in a Business; Business Loans; Income Support Determination; Approved Business Expenses; Non-approved Business Expenses

Shared Accommodation

calculating shelter allowance

Dir. 6.2: Shelter Calculation
Dir. 9.5: Utilities - Shared Accommodation

see also Accommodation

Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT)

Dir. 13.2: Appeals - Filing an Appeal

decisions appealable/not appealable to

Dir. 13.1: Notice of Decision and Internal Review Process - Decisions Subject to Internal Review; Written Notice of Decisions

Social Insurance Number

as required documentation

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Spousal Status

Dir. 2.3: Who Is Eligible: Spouse

Statutory Declarations

completing of

Dir. 3.2: Statutory Declarations

Strikes and Lock Outs

calculation of income support during

Dir. 2.7: People Involved in Labour Disputes

Student Loans, Grants, Awards or Bursaries

exempt as asset

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets
Dir. 5.11: Post-Secondary Education

Subrogation

identifying and pursuing qualifying cases

Dir. 5.17: Subrogation

T

Temporary Resident Permit

(formerly Minister's Permit)

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Appendix A

Tools of the Trade

exempted as assets

Dir. 4.1: Definition and Treatment of Assets - Tools of the Trade

self-employment

Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income - Tools of the Trade; Business Assets

Tourist

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees

Training Program

allowable expenses and benefits

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income
Dir. 9.1: Employment and Training Start Up Benefit (ESUB) and Upfront Child Care Costs

Transfer

of real property/assets

Dir. 4.2: Real Property
Dir. 4.4: Transfer of Assets for Inadequate Consideration

Transition Child Benefit

calculation and recovery of the TCB

Dir. 9.20: Transition Child Benefit

Transition to Employment

assist with transition to employment

Dir. 1.3: Rapid Reinstatement
Dir. 9.1: Employment and Training Start Up Benefit (ESUB) and Upfront Child Care Costs
Dir. 9.17: Employment Transition Benefit
Dir. 9.19: Transitional Health Benefit

Trustees

appointing the trustee

Dir. 10.2: Trustees - Appointment of a Trustee

Trusts

funds held in

Dir. 4.7: Funds Held in Trust

U

Utilities

and calculating shelter costs

Dir. 9.5: Utilities

documentation required

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements - Verification of Shelter Costs

V

Vehicle

declaration of exclusive use of for business purposes

Dir. 4.5: Motor Vehicles
Dir. 5.4: Treatment of Self Employment Income

Verification Documents

Dir. 3.1: Consolidated Verification Information Requirements

Vision Care Benefits

eligibility and allowable benefits

Dir. 9.14: Vision Care Benefits - Application of Policy ; Vision Care Benefits That May be Authorized; Special Circumstances

Visitor or Temporary Resident

definition of

Dir. 2.5: Tourists, Immigrants, Refugees and Deportees - Appendix A

W

Water and Sewage

and calculating shelter costs

Dir. 9.5: Utilities - Water and Sewage

Welfare Fraud Control Database (WFCD)

registration and maintenance of cases

Dir. 12.1: Controlling Fraud - Application of Policy; Responsibilities After Case Referred to Police;

Wood for Home Heating

calculating costs of

Dir. 9.3: Heating Costs

Work Expenses Related to Disabilities

definition of

Dir. 5.3: Deductions from Employment and Training Income
Dir. 9.18: Work-Related Benefit

November 2011