Get information about the Disability Determination Package ( DDP ). This information is for health care professionals.
Patients may provide health care professionals the Disability Determination Package ( DDP ) to complete so that the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services can determine whether they have a disability for the purposes of qualifying for the Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP ). Health care professionals may submit the DDP either on paper or digitally through the Ministry of Health’s Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange ( SADIE ).
To avoid delays for your patient, it is important to:
Ontario Disability Support Program ( ODSP ) provides financial assistance, health and other benefits and employment supports to eligible Ontario residents who:
To receive ODSP income support and benefits, your patient must meet the definition of disability under the ODSP Act. Being a person with a disability means:
Prescribed classes are specific categories of people who do not have to go through the disability adjudication process to qualify for ODSP . People in these categories must still apply and meet all other ODSP eligibility requirements.
For example, some of your patients may be exempt from the disability adjudication process if they:
As a licensed health care professional in Ontario, you may be asked to provide medical information for a patient applying for ODSP .
Your role in completing the paper DDP or digital DDP is important since we do not assess your patient in person. Specialized staff at the Disability Adjudication Unit will determine if your patient is medically eligible for ODSP .
Follow the Ontario Disability Support Program – guide for health care professionals for detailed information about completing and submitting patients’ forms.
If completing the paper DDP, your patient is responsible for mailing the completed forms to the Disability Adjudication Unit using the addressed envelope included with their package. The ministry will only accept original forms.
If completing the Digital DDP, health care professionals may access the Ministry of Health’s established Special Authorization Digital Information Exchange ( SADIE ) using a BPS Secure account to complete and submit the forms securely online.
You may also include copies of medical reports that are available. This supporting medical information will assist the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services in understanding your patient’s medical situation.
Your patient has 90 calendar days to submit their completed DDP to the ministry. If more time is needed to complete the package, they can contact the Disability Adjudication Unit to ask for an extension.
One health care professional can complete both the Health Status Report ( HSR ) and Activities of Daily Living ( ADL ) sections of the form, or they can be completed by two different health care professionals. If completed separately, each health care professional needs to sign and date the section that they completed.
The HSR and ADL can both be completed by a:
The ADL can also be completed by a:
Your patient may also complete the Self Report form which allows them to explain how their disability impacts their life. Please encourage them to fill it out so the ministry can better understand their situation. Your patient may ask someone for help completing the form if needed.
Your patient is required to complete this form.
Physicians can bill the Ontario Health Insurance Plan ( OHIP ) directly. Other health care professionals can submit an invoice to the ministry.
| Description | Amount | OHIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Both HSR and ADL | $103.55 | K050 |
| Only HSR | $ 82.85 | K051 |
| Only ADL | $ 20.70 | K052 |
Please note: The Disability Adjudication Unit may contact you for additional medical information.
If you submit an invoice, include:
If you have questions about completing the DDP call the Disability Adjudication Unit Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: