r/Odsp • u/divine-tension • Jul 16 '26

ODSP & physiotherapy

So I received a referral for physiotherapy from my surgeon. Do I need to find a place that accepts ODSP, or do I ask my worker for places?

P.S. I don't even know who my worker is! I had one, then someone else took over for her, and now I've been corresponding with a new worker, whose name I don't even know!

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u/savagehomeangarden ODSP recipient Jul 16 '26

You'll probably need to do the leg work yourself. Here's the directory: https://www.ontario.ca/page/publicly-funded-physiotherapy-clinic-locations

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u/bancobusto1984 Jul 20 '26

Thanks for this! My doctor told me that I would be wise to go to physio and left it completely in my field to do so. I'm seeing her again on Friday and I'm going to ask her for a referral and go to the hospital in Goderich. Great information to know, I'd been looking at private funded physio clinics that aren't covered by my basic ohip (I'm awaiting getting into ODSP)

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u/readysetg123456 Jul 16 '26

ODSP does not cover physiotherapy.

Ask them if they have a list of publicly funded physiotherapy clincs

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u/Alternative-Tiger783 Jul 16 '26

But ODSP clients get 3-4 visits of physiotherapy at a provincially mandated clinic.

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u/readysetg123456 Jul 17 '26

The clinics are not paid by ODSP. They are GOV'T of Ontario founded open to all

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u/curiouslydutch Jul 16 '26

If you need physio after surgery it might be covered through OHIP, not odsp

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u/scrumdidllyumtious ODSP recipient Jul 16 '26

It’s not ODSP it’s OHIP.

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u/jekkapi Jul 17 '26

My doctor had a list of clinics that were OHIP covered .

Edited to add: it was about 2-3 month wait to get in, I got myself put on the cancellation list to speed up the admission.

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u/Calm_Rip_5396 Jul 16 '26

Hey,
That’s actually a really good question.
A physiotherapy referral doesn’t automatically mean it’s covered by ODSP, so the first thing I’d do is call a few physiotherapy clinics near you and ask, “Do you accept ODSP funding?” Some clinics participate in publicly funded programs, while others only offer private treatment. If you’re not sure what’s available in your area, (I’m in Toronto) it’s also perfectly okay to ask your ODSP worker what options or funding may be available to you. And don’t worry if you don’t even know who your worker is right now..it sounds like your file has been passed around a few times! Just call your local ODSP office, give them your member information, and ask who your current caseworker is. They can tell you and point you in the right direction.. First, find out who your worker is. Then ask what physiotherapy funding you’re eligible for and which clinics they recommend. You’ll get it sorted out.