What is the Status of my Cheque?
Use the Interactive Voice Response system to find out the status of your cheque. It's a toll-free telephone system that lets you access your personal case file as well as general information about Ontario Works.
Shortly after you've received your first assistance cheque, you will receive your own nine-digit identification number and a four-digit Personal Identification number that will allow you to use the system.
You can use the system to find out:
- the date and amount of your most recent cheque
- a history of cheques issued to you within the last 45 days
- your overpayment balance (if you have one)
- the status of your case file, such as "ongoing", "suspended", or "terminated"
Understanding your Cheque
Understanding your social assistance cheque explains the four parts to your cheque and how to use your drug card for prescriptions and dental service.
Call to Find out your Status
Call 1-800-808-2268 to access the system and follow the instructions for use. It is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m.
Direct Deposit of Payments into your Bank Account
Sign up for direct deposit to have your monthly Ontario Works payments put directly into your bank account on the payment date. (instead of receiving a cheque in the mail that you have to cash).