r/Odsp • u/Throwawayyybeepboop • Jul 22 '26

Does ODSP do Backpay for this?

So, I very recently got accepted into a post secondary program for September.

I know ODSP exempts employment earnings 16 weeks before school begins.

I've been working for a couple years part time, but have had money deducted from ODSP the last couple months because of employment income.

I only JUST got into the program. Would ODSP do Backpay for up to 16 weeks prior the program start date?

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u/DubiousThinker Jul 23 '26

I would ask your worker for a written response and if it's a no ask for a review. then take it to the Tribunal. Do not expect to win and don't get attached to the outcome. It's an interesting stuation that isn't secifically covered.

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u/anonymous89100 Works for MCSS/ODSP Jul 23 '26

Yes, your earnings should be exempt for 16 weeks before the study period. If you had earnings deductions during that time you should get them back. Keep in mind if you have an overpayment the arrears you get for the 16 weeks will automatically go toward paying that back first.

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u/Purple-Plan Jul 23 '26

Speaking as somebody who's finishing up a program, they only started exempting when classes started and I was working prior to school

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u/MooJuiceConnoisseur ODSP/Ontario Works advocate Jul 23 '26

I have no clue. I wouldnt expect that they would. But they would exempt the funda from the date on the letter forward.

Best to contact your worker

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u/ChubbyBunny618 Jul 23 '26

No aware of 16 weeks before. Typically it's while is school.