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 2020/2021
Benefit Month	Cheque Payment & Replacement Date
Dec 2020	Mon Nov 30, 2020
Jan 2021	Tue Dec 22
Feb	Fri Jan 29
Mar	Fri Feb 26
Apr	Wed Mar 31
May	Fri Apr 30
Jun	Mon May 31
Jul	Wed Jun 30
Aug	Fri Jul 30
Sep	Tue Aug 31
Oct	Thu Sep 30
Nov	Fri Oct 29
Dec	Tue Nov 30

You can learn specific information about your social assistance, including payment amounts and dates, online through MyBenefits or by calling the Interactive Voice Response System.