2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn about temporary program changes during the COVID-19 outbreak for Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program.

Current Ontario Works and ODSP recipients

If you currently receive income support from Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, you will continue to receive your regular monthly payments.

Get information about your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program

If you have exceptional COVID-19-related costs, you may speak with your case worker about discretionary benefits.

Find your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program office.

Health and safety notice

To help ensure the health and safety of clients and staff, we are asking that clients do not visit Ontario Works or ODSP local offices at this time.

Please:

• Stay at home
• Call your caseworker for information
• Sign up for MyBenefits
• Call your caseworker to ask about receiving payments electronically through direct bank deposit

If you are told you must visit us, remember the following to help ensure everyone’s safety:

• Wear a mask
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
• Do your best to keep at least 2 metres (6 feet) away from others
• Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue, washing your hands after you do
• Please delay your visit if you are unwell, you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (Coronavirus), or you have travelled outside Canada in the last 14 days

Learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19)