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Discretionary Benefits
The Discretionary Benefits Program offers residents of Bruce County who are in receipt of social assistance to access some health and non-health related items.
To be eligible, you must reside in Bruce County and receive one of the following benefits:
- Ontario Works (OW)
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Temporary Care Assistance (TCA)*
- Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)*
*Applies only to the child(ren) for whom the benefit is being received.
- If you receive Ontario Works or Temporary Care benefits, please contact your Caseworker directly.
- If you receive ODSP benefits or ACSD benefits, please contact Bruce County Human Services to apply for discretionary benefits. You can email us at dbrequest@brucecounty.on.ca or call us at 1-800-265-3022 Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Applicants may be required to provide estimates and other verifications to support their applications. These may be forwarded via email to dbrequest@brucecounty.on.ca. Please note, Bruce County Human Services will provide payment directly to vendors wherever possible.
- Items must be pre-authorized by Bruce County Human Services prior to the service being provided.
Eligible items include:
- Emergency dental procedures for adults receiving Ontario Works
- Vision care for adults receiving Ontario Works
- Assistance with food security
- Custom orthotics
- CPAP related supplies
- Dentures
- Bath stools or grab bars
- Cribs and car seats
- Crutches and casts
- Mattresses for people coming out of homelessness
- Appliance repair and replacement
- Housing stability supports
- Burial or cremation assistance
Services and coverage maximums are determined by the local Ontario Works office.
For more information, please contact Human Services at 1-800-265-3022 or email us dbrequest@brucecounty.on.ca or visit one of our locations.
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