Ontario

Ontario Disability Support Program

Complex application

Tax filing not required

This benefit may lead to others

If you qualify for this benefit you may be able to get other related benefits, including:

    The Ontario Disability Support Program income support helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses like food and housing. It also provides health benefits like drug and dental coverage.

    You may be able to get this benefit if you:

    • be at least 18 years of age. If you’re under 18, you can start the application process up to six months before your 18th birthday.
    • be an Ontario resident
    • have assets no greater than the limits set out in the program
    • be in financial need
    • meet the program’s definition of a person with a disability or be a member of a prescribed class

    Please review all eligibility information here: Ontario Disability Support Program eligibility for income support | ontario.ca

    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.

    Health card

    For example:

    • valid health card with no photo, name and address
    • valid health card with photo, name and address
    • MCP (Medical Care Plan) number
    • Valid ambulance/dental services card
    • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
    • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).

    Proof of birth

    A document with first name, last name, and date of birth. For example:

    • Birth certificate or birth registration
    • Hospital record of birth or record of the physician/nurse/midwife who attended the birth
    • Passport
    • Record of landing or confirmation of permanent residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
    • Citizenship certificate
    • Note of decision or temporary resident’s permit issued under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
    • Certificate of Indian status card
    • Provincial identity card

    Social Insurance Number

    For example:

    • confirmation of SIN letter
    • plastic SIN card (non-expired)

    You can apply for ODSP:

    • online: Follow the steps below to apply for ODSP online. The application takes 20 to 30 minutes. Submit one application for you and your immediate family members who live with you.
    • over the phone by calling the Social Assistance Support Line Toll-free: 1-888-999-1142 or Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559.
    • in-person by booking an appointment through your local ODSP office.

    The application process may take a few months.

    To start an online application, visit the online application page.

    Last reviewed: September 24, 2026