Belated benefits

The Social Benefits Tribunal confirmed a man was eligible for Ontario Disability Support Program benefits 16 months after his initial application to the program.

The Social Benefits Tribunal confirmed a man was eligible for Ontario Disability Support Program benefits 16 months after his initial application to the program. He came to us for help after waiting another five months to be registered with ODSP so he could start receiving benefits, including retroactive payments.

RESULT: We stepped in and escalated the issue to ODSP officials – and the man began receiving his monthly benefits, as well as retroactive benefits of $19,850.