Ontario Drug Benefit recipients
| PROGRAM | CHARACTERISTICS OF RECIPIENTS | ANNUAL INCOME, 2009 | PERCENT OF LICO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Works | Younger than 65 y with temporary financial need | $7501 for a single employable person | 40.7% |
| Ontario Disability Support Program | Persons with disabilities who are in financial need | $12 905 for a single person | 70.1% |
| Ontario Drug Benefit for low-income seniors | Older than 65 y; meeting financial requirements | < $16 018 (single); < $24 175 (couple) | Varies |
LICO—low income cutoff.
↵* Percent of the annual before-tax income at the LICO ($18 421) for a single person living in an urban area with population > 500 000 in 2009.26 Below the LICO, households spend at least 20% more of their income than the average household on food, shelter, and clothing. The LICO is adjusted for family size and degree of urbanization.27
Data from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services28 and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.29