This guide focuses on the (often called the "Employment-Related Benefit" or ERB) available through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Recipients of housing benefits can often still access the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) , which can provide monthly credits (e.g., up to $78) directly on your hydro bill. 2. Discretionary & Health "Add-ons" hidden benefits from odsp portable
Potential improvements that are often discussed among advocates include: This guide focuses on the (often called the
With the Portable Unit, the funding is pre-approved to follow you. The hidden benefit here is . You don't have to front money for a bus pass while waiting for a new caseworker to approve your file. For someone living on $1,308 a month (ODSP basic needs + shelter for a single person), not having a 4-week gap in support coverage is the equivalent of a $500 windfall. For someone living on $1,308 a month (ODSP
The portable benefit completely removes this restriction. It is . Recipients can move to any private rental market unit across Ontario without losing their funding. This allows individuals to freely move closer to: Specialized medical facilities and physicians Family, friends, and vital community support networks