ODSP+OW

1-888-256-6758 (for inquiries related to ODSP); Ontario Works – contact local OW office (contact info available online or through Service Ontario 1-800-8097) Web: [|www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/index.aspx]
 * __ Social Assistance Programs: Ontario Disability Support Programs (ODSP) & Ontario Works (OW) – Ministry of Community & Social Services __**
 * ABOUT THE PROGRAM ||  ELIGIBILITY  ||  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  ||
 * If the patient is an ODSP or OW client, prescription drug products and blood glucose test strips are automatically covered through his/her Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) card

Coverage for other diabetes supplies:

The patient is eligible to receive a monthly amount to help cover the cost of other supplies such as lancets, alcohol swabs etc. For more information, patient contacts his/her Caseworker directly. || Ontario residents receiving social assistance:
 * Ontario Works (OW) recipients


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If the patient is a social assistance recipient and has diabetes, he/she is eligible to apply for the “Special Diet Allowance”. This Allowance provides additionly monthly amounts to help cover the cost of special diets for certain medical conditions including diabetes. Patient may ask his/her Caseworker for more information.
 * Ontario Disability Support (ODSP) Program recipients || // Special Diet Allowance: //

// Medical Appointments: // If the patient regularly spends more than $15.00 per month travelling to medical appointments, he/she may be able to get this money back. Patient may ask his/her Caseworker for more information.

If the patient disagrees with a decision made by Social Assistance, there are ways to __appeal__ the decision. Patient may call the local OW/ODSP office to find out how or contact the local Community Legal Clinic. (Patient may find the Clinic nearest him/her by calling 1-800-668-8258 or asking for information at any other community service agency). ||