Get help if you have a problem with OW
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Question & Answer
Can I still get OW while I’m in the hospital?Get help from a community legal clinic if Ontario Works (OW):
- says that you have an overpayment
- reduces your
- cuts off your financial assistance
Appealing a decision
If OW says you have an or cuts off or reduces your financial assistance, you may be able to appeal their decision.
Ask OW for the decision in writing right away.
To appeal, the first thing you have to do is write to the OW office that made the decision and ask for an .
After you ask for an internal review, you can appeal to the .
The Tribunal isn’t part of OW. It has the power to make a different decision.
Finding help
You can contact a community legal clinic if you disagree with what OW decides. They may be able to help you appeal the decision.
