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Ontario Disability Support Plan
The Ontario government provides for a disability benefit for those who cannot work due to medical reasons. This is a form of social assistance and depends on whether you have income from other sources.
The plan also looks at what you own to determine if you qualify.
If you are covered under other insurance, private plans or workers' compensation, why would you need to apply to this plan?
It is an unfortunate reality that one often has to engage in appeals or litigation to seek payment of benefits, and that this process can take a great deal of time. In the meantime, how are you going to afford basic living costs?
This program provides a "safety net", and if you ultimately win your case, you will have to pay back the government for benefits you received for the same period that you are compensated in your case.
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