Thank you for watching and participating in this P4P webcast presentation. Below is a list of tools, links and resources relevant to the topics discussed.  We hope you find this information useful.

CONNECTABILITY FAMILY FORUM - PASSPORT FUNDING OVERVIEW
If your question was not answered tonight or you have further questions please visit Connectability's Family Forum to submit a question. 
https://connectability.ca/connected-families/forum/passportfundingwebinar/


ELECTRONIC REIMBURSEMENT PLATFORMS 

Passport eCLAIM
The Passport eCLAIM is an electronic method to submit Passport invoices. Passport clients and their Person Managing Funds can use this site to download a personalized eCLAIM (fillable PDF) on their computer, and submit the completed eCLAIM to this web site. The eCLAIM will be processed electronically and you will be able to view submission history and their status.

Websites:
https://eclaim.passportone.com/#/landing?language=en

https://www.dsontario.ca/passport-program/learn-about-passport-eclaim

DSO Webcast - Understanding the Benefits of Your Passport E-Claim Account
https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/webcasts-podcasts

MyDirectPlan
MyDirectPlan (MDP) is an electronic method to submit Passport and SSAH expenses from your computer or mobile device. Users have access to tools that allow them to track the status of their expenses and view their total and remaining funds. You can also invite support workers to the app so they can electronically approve the expenses you created within MyDirectPlan.

Website: www.mydirectplan.com
Knowledge Base:  https://help.mydirectplan.com/knowledge
Support: support@mydirectplan.com


COVID-19 - TEMPORARY CHANGES TO THE PASSPORT FUNDING PROGRAM 

MCCSS Temporary Wage Increase
MCCSS is providing a temporary wage increase effective October 1, 2020 to workers who deliver publicly funded personal support services.
Learn more about the temporary wage increase: https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/temp-wage-increase.aspx

MCCSS list of temporarily eligible expenses
In response to COVID-19, MCCSS has made temporary changes to the Passport program to help recipients by expanding the list of eligible Passport expenses.   These changes came into effect April 1, 2020. 
Learn more about the eligible expenses:  https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/passport.aspx

DSO PDF on Temporary Changes to Passport Funding

https://www.dsontario.ca/assets/documents/Downloadable-Inserts/passport-important-info/en/Passport_Updates_June_2_2020.pdf

ConnectABILITY Article - ‘Managing Your Direct Funding During COVID’

https://connectability.ca/2021/01/26/managing-your-direct-funding-during-covid/

GENERAL INFORMATION ON PASSPORT FUNDING 

Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services FAQs on Passport Funding
https://mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/passport_QandA.aspx

Development Services Ontario (DSO) Passport Information
The DSO provides podcasts and webcasts are a variety of passport related topics.  
https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/webcasts-podcasts

Passport Agencies by Location with Contact Details
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/serviceSupport/passport_agencies.aspx

P4P Action Guide: Using Passport to Your Long-Term Benefit
The P4P Action Guide on Passport Funding outlines creative ways families and individuals with a disability can use their passport funds.
https://www.planningnetwork.ca/resources/action-guide-to-using-passport-dollars-to-your-long-term-benefit

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

P4P Planning Network
https://www.planningnetwork.ca/

ConnectABILITY
https://connectability.ca/