Old Age Security (OAS) Benefits - Important Notice To Seniors

There are benefits available to seniors living in Canada who have a low or modest income.

You may already know that Canada's Old Age Security program pays benefits to most people over 65. But did you know that if you have a low or modest income you may be entitled to additional benefits?

If you are 65 or over, with low or modest income, you may be entitled to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) which provides an additional monthly benefit.

You may also be eligible for other benefits. If you are 60 to 64 and are the spouse or common-law partner of a GIS recipient, you may be entitled to the Allowance. If you are 60 to 64 and widowed, you may be entitled to the Allowance for the survivor.

If you have received a letter recently indicating that you may be eligible for the GIS and would like more information, please consult our Questions and Answers about the Application Forms Sent to Potential Clients in 2003 or contact us.

If you have not been contacted about these benefits, we encourage you to find out now if you qualify by contacting us.