Once the medical section is complete, you (the applicant) must sign the declaration and consent section. Return the original form to your local ODSP office in person or by mail.

| Question | Answer | | :--- | :--- | | | $250/month | | How to apply | Doctor-completed form submitted to ODSP | | Back pay? | No – starts the month form is submitted | | Taxable? | No – exempt income | | Can I get it with OW? | Yes – Ontario Works has its own Special Diet policy (different amounts) | | Does it count toward the $40,000 asset limit? | No – it is exempt as income, but any unspent portion becomes an asset (savings) after the month you receive it. |

If ODSP denies your application:

The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides financial assistance to people with disabilities who are in need. One aspect of this program is the Special Diet Allowance, which is designed to help individuals with specific dietary needs due to a medical condition or disability.

The SDA provides up to for each eligible member of a household who has a medical condition requiring a specific diet. This money is added directly to your monthly ODSP payment to help offset the higher cost of specialized foods. Eligible Medical Conditions