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Benefit overlap
When two programs pay for a similar need or reduce each other when received together.
Receiving one benefit can reduce another, stacking rules are program-specific.
Commonly confused with
Benefit stacking strategies, some combinations are allowed with offsets.
The exact definition and rules can differ by program. Check the official rules for the benefit you are applying for.
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Social assistance
Ontario Works (OW)
Ontario's financial assistance program for people in temporary financial need, with employment participation requirements.
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Benefit eligibility
Whether you meet the legal and program rules to receive a specific benefit, separate from whether you have applied.
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