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Fancygirl Posts: 1
Posted On: 11/13/2015
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I was on Ontario works for a few years now i'm off Ontario works and start my pension this month. I am now in the process of negotiating a settlement for a slip and fall accident I had before I was on OW. Do I have to report this to OW? Do I have to repay OW?
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4144
Posted On: 11/16/2015
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You can find some detailed information in this Ontario Works Directives - 4.6: Settlement Agreements and Other Awards (PDF).
Here is an excerpt,
Application of Policy
Amounts received as compensation for pain and suffering and expenses actually and reasonably incurred or to be incurred as a result of an injury to or death of a member of the benefit unit, including any prejudgment interest, are exempt as assets up to a maximum amount of $25,000 per award.
Amounts received under settlement agreements and other awards, other than amounts paid for loss of income, may be partially or fully exempt as assets as outlined in regulation.
An award received by an applicant or recipient must be verified by the caseworker in order to make a determination of eligibility for an exemption.
Interest (other than prejudgment interest), dividends, or investment income from awards for compensation are considered income. Any income gained on a conversion of assets in excess of the exempted amount is charged as income unless the funds are used to purchase an exempt asset.
You may also want to speak directly to an Ontario Works Case Worker directly for some more information.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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