THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Discretionary Benefits Program
P.O. Box 5045
151 Dundas Street
London, ON N6A 4L6
Telephone: 519-661-5910
Fax: 519-661-6488
HOUSING AND SOCIAL SERVICES
DENTURES
DISCRETIONARY BENEFITS PROGRAM FACT SHEET
Dentures
The Discretionary Benefits Program offers eligible low income London residents and London residents receiving
Social Assistance benefits with financial assistance to purchase or repair dentures not covered under any other
type of benefits.
Who may be eligible:
Ontario Works participants, Ontario Disability Support Program recipients and people with low-incomes who have
earnings such as wages, Employment Insurance, WSIB, OSAP, CPP, OAS GAINS and other types of pensions
may be eligible for assistance.
Applicants can request financial assistance with:
Complete and partial dentures up to the following maximums
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Complete dentures
$900.00
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Partial dentures – Upper/Lower
$450.00
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Reline
$150.00
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Repair
$110.00
To apply for Discretionary Benefits:
By telephone
(519) 661-5910
By fax
(519) 661-6488
In writing
Discretionary Benefits Program
P.O. Box 5045
151 Dundas Street
London, ON N6A 4L6
Or in person
3rd floor, Market Tower
151 Dundas Street
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An estimate of cost for the required item must be submitted.
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If you are not in receipt of Social Assistance, you will be required to complete an application and attend an
interview.
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An application may be taken in your home if you are unable to attend an interview due to health reasons.
Eligibility:
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After you have submitted your request, your eligibility will be determined based on the medical nature of the
dentures and the costs of your specific needs.
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If you are eligible a Purchase Voucher will be mailed to you.
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In you are ineligible you will be advised in writing and details of the reasons for ineligibility will be outlined
Supporting Documentation:
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You will be required to submit a copy of the estimate from a qualified denturist or dentist.
Once your request and documents have been received and reviewed, you will be contacted within ten (10) business days. If
you have any questions about the application process or if you need assistance, please call the Discretionary Benefits
Program office at 519-661-5910 between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
May 2, 2013