5. Get a decision
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has released their latest take on mandatory vaccines, passports and testing, here: http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/news_centre/ohrc-policy-statement-covid-19-vaccine-mandates-and-proof-vaccine-certificates. In light of this update, and the new directives that the Province released a few weeks ago, we are in the process of updating our covid testing content. Please re-visit the site to access the updated content when it is available.
Question & Answer
What is a medical review date for ODSP?When the gets your completed Medical Review Package, they:
- look at the information, and
- decide whether you still meet the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) definition of a person with a disability.
They let you know their decision by sending you a letter in the mail.
If the Disability Adjudication Unit says that you’re still a “person with a disability”, your continues with no change.
If the Disability Adjudication Unit says you’re not a “person with a disability”
You’ll continue to get income support for 3 months. But after the 3 months, ODSP cuts off your income support.
You may be able to appeal the decision. But first you have to write to the Disability Adjudication Unit and ask for an .
After you’ve asked for an internal review, you can appeal to the .
For help appealing the decision, you may want to contact your local community legal clinic.
