Ontario

Extended Health Benefit

Easy application

Tax filing not required

Prerequisite(s) required

You may qualify for this benefit if you are eligible for:

The Extended Health Benefit for Ontario Works and Extended Health Benefit for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) may help you to cover health-related costs, including:

  • prescription drugs
  • dental care
  • vision care
  • medical supplies, such as diabetic and incontinence supplies
  • transportation to and from medical appointments
  • assistive devices, including hearing aids

You may be eligible if:

  • You used to be eligible for Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program, but you are no longer eligible for these income supports because your income is too high
  • You and your family have high health costs

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

These are examples of what you might be asked to provide during the application process:

Health card

  • valid health card with photo, name and address

Proof of birth

(A document with first name, last name, and date of birth.)

  • Birth certificate or birth registration
  • Canadian Passport
  • Canadian Citizenship Certificate
  • Certificate of Indian status card
  • Ontario photo identity card

Social Insurance Number

  • SIN card (non-expired)

You can apply by contacting your Social Service Worker at Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program to find out if you are eligible.

Last reviewed: September 1, 2026