Ontario Benefits For Low-Income Seniors
Here are a few of the Ontario benefits that low-income seniors may apply for if they qualify.
Ontario Benefits
- Apply for the Provincial Land Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities.
- Apply for the Ontario Drug Benefit Program
- Apply for the Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) payments for seniors
- Apply for the Ontario’s Soldiers’ Aid Commission
- Apply to get help with high prescription drug costs through the Trillium Drug Program
- Apply for the Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit
- Apply for the Home and Vehicle Modification Program is only available in Ontario
Low-Income Senior Dental Care
- Apply for Dental care for low-income seniors
- Speak to your local public health unit for more information on dental prosthetics
To search for health and income programs available across Canada, use the Benefits Finder located at CanadaBenefits.gc.ca.
If there are any Ontario seniors’ benefits missing, please leave them in the comment section below.
Legal Resources
Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic
www.gblegalclinic.com
519-370-2200
945 3rd Avenue East, Suite 2, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2K8
Provides free legal information, advice, and representation, as well as other services, to low-income residents of Grey and Bruce Counties. The Clinic is a non-profit corporation staffed by lawyers, community legal workers, and administrative staff and directed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the community.
Community Legal Education of Ontario – CLEO
www.cleo.on.ca/en
416-408-4420
CLEO produces clear, accurate, and practical legal information to help people understand and exercise their legal rights. Its work focuses on providing information to people who face barriers to accessing the justice system, including income, disability, literacy, and language. It is part of Ontario’s legal aid system and works in partnership with other legal clinics and community organizations across the province. Areas of law covered include Abuse and Family Violence; Consumer Law; Criminal Law; Employment and Work; Family Law; Health and Disability; Housing Law; Immigration and Refugee; Legal System; Social Assistance and Pension. Information is available in many formats, video, audio, pdf, etc., and in several languages.
Law Society of Upper Canada
www.lsuc.on.ca
1-800-268-8326
The Law Society Referral Service (LSRS), (known for the past 40 years as the Lawyer Referral Service), fills an important community need by connecting lawyers and people looking for assistance with a legal matter. In response to growing public demand, the Law Society has expanded its referral service to include paralegals as well as lawyers. When you call the LSRS, they will provide you with the name of a lawyer or licensed paralegal who will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes to help you determine your rights and options. Access the service by calling or by accessing our online request form.
Tax Credits & Deductions for Seniors & Caregivers
ON Senior Homeowners Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
OSHPTG is intended to help offset property taxes for seniors who own their own homes and who have low to moderate incomes.vhttp://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/shptg
To apply go to http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/5006-tg/
Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit http://www.ontario.ca/taxes-and-benefits/healthy-homes-renovation-tax-credit
1-866-ONT-TAXS (668-8297)
1-800-263-7776 for teletypewriter
As a senior 65 years or older in Ontario, you could qualify for extra tax credit assignments to help with the cost of making your home safer and more accessible.