Hidden Benefits - From Odsp Portable

When you leave ODSP, your Ontario Child Benefit and other top-ups often stop or adjust. The Portable Benefit (currently valued at roughly $100–$200/month depending on family size) continues for 12 months after you leave assistance.

Unlike subsidized housing (RGI) which locks you into a specific building, the Board and Lodging rate is attached to you, not the address. If you need to move to a different caregiver's home (e.g., moving from a parent’s house to a sibling’s house across the city), the benefit follows you immediately without a 3-year waiting list. hidden benefits from odsp portable

Most recipients view this as just a small extra cheque. However, there are several hidden advantages that can be used strategically. When you leave ODSP, your Ontario Child Benefit