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9.19 — Transitional health benefit
Temporary health coverage after leaving ODSP for work
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
This program helps eligible ODSP recipients keep health coverage when they leave income support for work. It covers prescription drugs, dental and vision care, and mobility device batteries and repairs, up to the point where comparable employer coverage is available.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed Transitional Health Benefit Grant Letter
- Employer health benefit plan information
- Supporting documents for the employer coverage verification
- Government identification, such as an Ontario Health Card
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- ODSP recipients
- Spouses and dependent children in the benefit unit
Who is not eligible
- Dependent adults
- Recipients with comparable employer health coverage
Eligible expenses
- Prescription drugs
- Dental care and vision care, including routine eye exams
- Batteries and necessary repairs for mobility devices
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is assessed after the recipient becomes ineligible for ODSP income support.
- If eligible, the recipient signs a Transitional Health Benefit Grant Letter.
- Staff verify the employer benefit plan and keep supporting documents on file.
- Eligibility is reconfirmed annually, and a new letter is signed if the recipient remains eligible.
- Recipients may request voluntary withdrawal, which ends the benefit.
Additional information
- Recipients may return to ODSP through rapid reinstatement if they lose their job and still meet the conditions.
- The benefit letter is valid for one year and must be renewed annually if eligibility continues.
- Recipients can request to withdraw from the benefit at any time.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit?
This program helps eligible ODSP recipients keep health coverage when they leave income support for work. It covers prescription drugs, dental and vision care, and mobility device batteries and repairs, up to the point where comparable employer coverage is available.
Who is eligible for the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit program?
To be eligible for the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit program, you must:
Ontario resident leaving ODSP for work
No comparable employer coverage
Spouse and dependent children may qualify
Who can I contact for more information about the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit available?
The 9.19 — Transitional health benefit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
9.19 — Transitional health benefit is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the 9.19 — Transitional health benefit?
9.19 — Transitional health benefit is funded by Government of Ontario (ON)