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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit
Monthly hearing aid support for eligible Ontarians
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides monthly support for hearing aids and related hearing services in Ontario. Covers approved devices, assessments, service bundles, batteries, repairs, and alerting systems, with exceptional-circumstances requests available for some items.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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?
Provides monthly support for hearing aids and related hearing services in Ontario. Covers approved devices, assessments, service bundles, batteries, repairs, and alerting systems, with exceptional-circumstances requests available for some items.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Hearing Aid Benefit Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
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?
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
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 Other Support