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Understanding OW Discretionary Benefits: What They Are & How to Access Them ow discretionary benefits
Discretionary benefits are not a luxury fund. They are a frayed safety net. Workers have tight budgets and high caseloads. You may need to ask multiple times, get letters from doctors or employers, and try 2-3 charities before OW says yes. That’s where come in
Unlike mandatory health benefits (like an Ontario Drug Benefit card) or your core monthly allowance, discretionary benefits are . They are decided upon, case-by-case, by your local municipal or Indigenous service manager. In simple terms: each city or region has its own pot of money and its own rules for what they will pay for beyond the basics. Workers have tight budgets and high caseloads
Get everything in writing. And if one worker says no, ask to speak with a supervisor.