Online Benefits Information

The Ontario AIDS Network, in partnership with the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation is pleased to provide Benefits information that will help people with the practical aspects of living with HIV/AIDS.

Navigating various government programs, mapping out financial options, and determining resources for medication coverage can be a difficult process. We hope this information will be a valuable tool for you.

Specifically, the following groups could benefit from this information:

• PHAs (People living with HIV/AIDS) across Ontario

• Member agencies of the Ontario AIDS Network - especially front-line workers

• OAN PHA Caucus members (to learn more about the PHA Caucus see the section on Programs )

• Community organizations, groups and local service providers who are providing services and support to PHAs

• Employment services who may want to know more about return-to-work benefits concerns for their clients who are entering, re-entering or remaining in the labour force

• PHAs locating to Ontario or PHAs moving from Ontario

The On-Line Benefits project has 2 components:

• Information on various government programs and services and some personal financial information including:

  • Ontario Works - emergency short-term financial assistance, asset tested

  • Ontario Disability Support Program - provincial disability income support, asset tested

  • Canada Pension Plan - Disability Benefits - employment related disability pension

  • Employment Insurance Benefits - employment related income benefits

  • Trillium Drug Program - provincial drug coverage for high drug costs

  • OHIP - Ontario Health Insurance Plan

  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
    
    
  • Utilizing Personal Assets (including savings, Reverse Mortgage, Life Insurance Policy)
    
    
  • Basic Treatment Information
    
    
  • Navigating the system/creating your own personal map
    
    
  • Relocating to/from Ontario 
    
    
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    
    
  • Plus links to many community and government website
    
    
• An interactive component where people can pose direct benefits questions that will be researched and answered in a confidential and professional manner by a benefits expert, usually within 7-10 days
  If you would like to send your questions to a benefits expert, please click here.

The Ontario AIDS Network and Toronto People With AIDS Foundation gratefully appreciate the support of the 'GlaxoSmithKline-Shire BioChem HIV/AIDS Community Innovation Program' to fund the On-Line Benefits Project. Should you have any questions about this information or service, please contact the Ontario AIDS Network.

All website information and information provided directly to individuals is written and researched by the Ontario AIDS Network and the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. Information may be downloaded and printed for individual use. If reprinted, please acknowledge and credit the Ontario AIDS Network and the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation.

Due to the nature of the Internet, we cannot guarantee confidentiality of information if you contact us by e-mail.

Should you find any outdated information or errors in links, please contact the Ontario AIDS Network directly or e-mail at info@ontarioaidsnetwork.on.ca

Disclaimer: this website has general information only. The goal is to provide basic information on various government programs and options. The Ontario AIDS Network and Toronto People With AIDS Foundation do not endorse any particular programs, and this information is not intended to replace either professional advice or connecting directly with government programs. It is meant as a tool toward your personal information gathering and financial planning.