District of Sault Ste Marie Social Services Administration Board

Extended Health Benefits


Description
Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs

Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
  • basic dental care
  • diabetic supplies
  • eyeglasses
  • hearing aids
  • prescription drugs
  • surgical supplies and dressings
  • transportation for medical appointments
Eligibility
Individuals and families who:
  • Are between 16 and 65 years of age
  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or
  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Application Process
Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Toll Free
1-866-363-6007
Office
705-759-5266
Intake line
705-759-2130
Fax
705-759-1796
TTY
1-844-546-1700
Web Site
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Mailing Address
PO Box 277
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8
Canada
Languages
English, French
Contact
Alison Kohler, Director, Income and Employment Supports
Email: a.kohler@socialservices-ssmd.ca
Phone: 705-759-5453
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed application required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
December 1, 2022
Address
540 Albert St E
Sault Ste Marie, ON, P6A 5L8
  • Located on Albert St E in the S end of downtown Sault Ste Marie
  • Closest intersection is at Albert St E and Brock St
  • Situated near St Luke's Anglican Cathedral

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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Algoma, Unorganized, North Part
  • Prince Township
  • Sault Ste. Marie