{"id":46434,"date":"2021-03-25T18:55:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T22:55:24","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:47:10","slug":"if-you-disagree-decision","status":"publish","type":"publications-page","link":"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications-page\/if-you-disagree-decision","title":{"rendered":"If you disagree with a decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you disagree with an OW or ODSP decision, you may be able to appeal to the Social Benefits Tribunal (SBT). 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