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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit

Income support for eligible Ontarians

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: ontario.ca

Record updated

Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
ODSP recipients
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Overview

Ontario Disability Support Program provides income and health benefits for eligible people in Ontario. Rates increased 1.9% on July 1, 2026, and a single person may receive up to $1,436 per month for basic needs and shelter, with health coverage including prescription drugs and vision care.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Persons with Disabilities
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

ODSP hearing aid benefit updated

Ontario updated the ODSP hearing aid benefit page to remove the inflation-rate introduction and change the fraud-reporting link, while a related ODSP income support page now shows the 2026 rate increase.

See more

The ODSP hearing aid benefit page no longer shows the introductory notice about the 1.9% ODSP rate increase effective July 2026, and the fraud-reporting link now points to a new Ontario page. No change is visible to eligibility, covered expenses, or application steps on the hearing aid benefit content itself. A related ODSP income support page now shows the rate increase as having taken effect on 1 July 2026, with the monthly maximum increasing from $1,408 to $1,436, reflecting a 1.9% increase.

Official source: ontario.ca
July 9, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • ODSP recipients
  • Spouses of ODSP recipients
  • Dependent children aged 0 to 17
  • Extended Health Benefit recipients and their families
  • Children supported by ACSD

Eligible expenses

  • Hearing aid assessments
  • Approved hearing aids and devices
  • Service bundles, including dispensing and maintenance
  • Batteries, repairs, and replacement parts
  • Alerting systems and installation

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Shipping and related costs

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Purchase of hearing aids and related devices
  • Hearing-related assessments and services
  • Alerting system installation for eligible recipients
  • Replacement, maintenance, and repair of approved hearing devices

How to apply

  • Step 1: Meet with the ODSP caseworker
    • Confirm eligibility for the hearing aid benefit.
    • Complete the recipient section of the authorization form.
  • Step 2: Visit a registered service provider
    • Go to a provider registered with ADP.
    • Have the provider complete the remaining application details.
  • Step 3: Sign and submit the form
    • Sign the authorization form after the device or service is provided.
    • The provider sends the completed form, ADP form, and supporting documents to the local office.
  • Step 4: Exceptional circumstances, if needed
    • Use the Exceptional Circumstances form for items outside the Schedule or requiring special approval.
    • Send the request to the Ministry for review.

Documents Needed

  • ODSP Hearing Aid Benefit Authorization Form
  • Completed ADP form
  • Relevant supporting documents, such as audiograms
  • For exceptional circumstances, the Exceptional Circumstances request form
  • Exceptional circumstances supporting justification and item/service cost details

Selection criteria

  • Medical need for the requested item or service
  • Item or service is covered in the approved Schedule
  • Exceptional-circumstances requests require clinical justification

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by the local ODSP office and, for exceptional circumstances, by the Ministry.
  • The Ministry may request additional information or a second estimate if needed.
  • Applicants and service providers are notified of the decision within 30 business days for exceptional-circumstances requests.
  • If approved, payment is processed after the required authorization forms are submitted.
  • Decisions may be subject to internal review and appeal.

Contacts

1-888-999-1142

Official sources

Ontario Disability Support Program health and disability benefits

Program guide

FrançaisO. Reg. 222/98: GENERALOntario Disability Support Program Act, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit Program

What is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit?

Ontario Disability Support Program provides income and health benefits for eligible people in Ontario. Rates increased 1.9% on July 1, 2026, and a single person may receive up to $1,436 per month for basic needs and shelter, with health coverage including prescription drugs and vision care.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit program, you must: ODSP recipient or eligible dependant Local ODSP approval required ADP eligibility may apply

What expenses are eligible under Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit?

Hearing aid assessments Approved hearing aids and devices Service bundles, including dispensing and maintenance Batteries, repairs, and replacement parts Alerting systems and installation

Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit?

You can contact Government of Ontario or by phone at 1-888-999-1142.

Where is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit available?

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit is a Grant and Funding