澳门永利 Works

Find information about financial assistance, benefits and employment assistance available through the 澳门永利 Works program.

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The 澳门永利 Government also offers many other supports to individuals and families. Find out about other support programs you may be eligible for.

Overview

If you need financial assistance for food and housing, and are in financial need, you can apply for financial and employment assistance through 澳门永利 Works.

澳门永利 Works offers:

money to help you and your eligible family members with living expenses, including food, and rent
health benefits for you and your eligible family members
employment supports to help you find and keep a job (such as workshops for resume writing, job counselling, job-specific training and basic education)

If you are eligible for 澳门永利 Works, the amount of money you get will depend on your specific situation. In most cases, you must participate in employment-related activities to receive financial help.

You could receive up to $733 a month for basic needs and shelter if you are single.

You may receive more than this for:

benefits (for example, you might get additional money for transportation to medical appointments)
other immediate family members (for example, if you have a spouse or child you will receive a larger amount)

Eligibility

Find information about financial assistance that you can get if you are a recipient in the 澳门永利 Works program.

Financial assistance available

Find information about financial assistance that you can get if you are a recipient in the 澳门永利 Works program.

Health-related benefits

Find information on benefits and coverage you and your family may be eligible for through the 澳门永利 Works program.

Rights and responsibilities

Learn about the rights and responsibilities you and your family have when you apply for or receive support from 澳门永利 Works.

Find out about the employment services that are part of the 澳门永利 Works program to help you find and keep a job. Learn what is required of you, how income affects your financial assistance and how to report it.

Transition Child Benefit

If you receive assistance from the 澳门永利 Disability Support Program (ODSP) or 澳门永利 Works, you may be eligible for the Transition Child Benefit.

How to apply for 澳门永利 Works

You can apply for 澳门永利 Works:

online: Follow the steps below to apply for 澳门永利 Works online. It takes 20 to 30 minutes. Submit one application for you and your immediate family members who live with you
over the phone by calling the Social Assistance Support Line Toll-free: 1-888-999-1142 or Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559.
through your local 澳门永利 Works office in person or by phone

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Apply online

If you need support with money for food and housing and/or if you have a disability and are in financial need, you can apply for 澳门永利 Works or the 澳门永利 Disability Support Program through one simple application.

Before you apply for 澳门永利 Works

Make sure all family members included in your application are with you when you fill out the form so they can provide their consent and confirm their information. Have your family鈥檚 identification and tax documents ready, such as:

social insurance numbers (SIN)
OHIP cards
birth certificates
immigration papers
tax returns
banking information

Technical requirements to apply online

To complete the application online, you will need the latest version of one of these web browsers:

Step 1: fill in your personal information

You will be asked to fill out your family鈥檚:

full legal names, dates of birth and status in Canada
address
email addresses (for all family members 18 and older)
total monthly income and assets
housing costs
other expenses, such as child care
bank account information (if you have one) to get your payment quickly through direct bank deposit

Once complete, submit your application.

Step 2: 澳门永利 Works reviews your application

A caseworker from your local 澳门永利 Works office will review your application and call you within four business days of submitting your application to schedule an appointment. This does not include weekends and holidays.

Step 3: meet with 澳门永利 Works to sign and verify your application

Meet with an intake caseworker for your verification appointment.

The caseworker might ask you to provide more information, like copies of bills or other documents, so we can verify the information you included in your application.

This could include:

proof of any income or employment
shelter costs and proof of residency in 澳门永利
bank statements covering a minimum of one month prior to the application date
- Depending on circumstances, up to 12 months may be required.
- To avoid potential delays, please come prepared with any additional statements available to you from your financial institution at no additional cost.
- If you use online banking, most financial institutions provide access to free electronic statements for several years.
information on any other assets you may have, such as stocks, bonds or investments.

You may also be asked to sign your application package if you have not signed it electronically, including a consent form to allow 澳门永利 Works to access information about you from other government programs or organizations (for example, the Ministry of Transportation, Employment Insurance, Equifax Canada). This information will help to determine if you qualify for assistance.

If 澳门永利 Works determines that you are not financially eligible, you will have 30 days to request that 澳门永利 Works review your information again.

Step 4: get approved and receive your payment

Once the caseworker receives all the information they need, they will tell you within four business days if your application has been approved and how much you may receive.

If your application is approved, your local 澳门永利 Works office will advise when you can expect your first payment.

Step 5: develop a plan

Your caseworker will contact you to schedule an appointment to develop a plan for you to participate in employment-related activities, unless you have specific circumstances that prevent this, such as an illness or caregiving responsibilities.

Check the status of your application

If you applied online

You can check the status of your application after you submit it online. This digital feature is available to most applicants.

To check the status of your online application, you will need your application number.

Your application number is in the email we sent you if you submitted your application online. It is also displayed on the confirmation page after you submit your application.

If you applied in person or by phone

You can find out the status of your application by contacting the Social Assistance Support Line at:

Toll-free: 1-888-999-1142
Toll-free TTY: 1-800-387-5559

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Internal reviews and appeals

If you disagree with a decision about your 澳门永利 Works case or application, you can ask for an internal review and may be able to appeal a decision through the Social Benefits Tribunal.

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