Provincial Support Programs
Income support for individuals with disabilities.
What is Ontario Disability Support Program?
Purpose of Canada Pension Plan.
What is monthly retirement pension?
Begins as early as 60 years
Funding program for adults with developmental disabilities in Ontario.
What is Passport Funding?
Supports for people in financial need who meet the eligibility criteria
What is Ontario Works?
Another monthly retirement pension for Canadians 65 years+.
What is Old Age Security?
Function of a PGT.
What is Public Guardian and Trustee - aims to protect the rights and interests of adults who have been deemed incapable of making decisions (e.g. about treatment, finances)
Difference between CPP & OAS
Main difference is requirement to qualify:
OAS is based on your residency (funded out of general government revenues)
CPP is based on your employment history (you need to have contributed to receive this)
Purpose of Emergency Assistance
What is temporary financial help if you live in Ontario, are in a crisis/emergency, and do not have enough money for things like food and housing
What is monthly supplement for low income OAS recipients living in Canada?
Program that offers TTC discount.
What is the Fair Pass Transit Discount Program?
You can receive this if you receive OAS and GIS.
What is GAINS (Guaranteed Annual Income System)?
Monthly supplement to low income Ontario seniors receiving OAS and GIS
Temporary income support for unemployed workers and workers who take time off work due to specific life events (e.g. illness, caring for a child/ill family member)
What is Employment Insurance (EI)?