Ontario Works Payment Schedule

Find out about your payment status and details, view your letters, and report income and address changes online through MyBenefits. It’s secure, easy to use and available 24/7! Try it on your smart phone, tablet or computer.

While receiving Ontario Works, payments are normally sent directly to your bank account. If you are receiving your payments by cheque, you can sign up for Direct Bank Deposit.

If you do NOT receive your payment, or if you receive an Employment & Social Services letter telling you that your payment is going to be delayed or stopped, contact your caseworker.

Payment Schedule 2020
Benefit Month	*Date of Payment
Dec 2019	Fri Nov 29, 2019
Jan	Fri Dec 20, 2019
Feb	Fri Jan 31
Mar	Fri Feb 28
Apr	Tue Mar 31
May	Thu Apr 30
Jun	Fri May 29
Jul	Tue Jun 30
Aug	Fri Jul 31
Sep	Mon Aug 31
Oct	Wed Sep 30
Nov	Fri Oct 30
Dec	Mon Nov 30

* The date the Province prints on the cheque* The date the payment is received depends on Canada Post delivery to your area or the bank you deal with.

You can learn specific information about your social assistance, including payment amounts and dates, through the Interactive Voice Response System, available to those who are receiving Ontario Works.