Canada. Old Age Security Programs
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET1374 | Last Modified: 09 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 23 Jan 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | English 1-800-277-9914 * French 1-800-277-9915 |
| TTY Phone | Toll free 1-800-255-4786 |
| Website | www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/services/pensions/oas/index.shtml |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Located In Community | Ontario |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Service Canada PO Box 5100 Stn D Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Seniors Benefit -- one-time, tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for Old Age Security (OAS) and additional $200 for seniors eligible for Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to offset increased costs due to COVID-19 * benefit will be received automatically, application not required Old Age Security (OAS) Monthly pension to legal residents of Canada 65 years and older * full pension to those who have lived in Canada for at least 40 years after turning 18 * partial pension may be available Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Monthly supplement for low income OAS recipients living in Canada Allowance Monthly benefit for low income spouses (60-64 years) of GIS recipients * based on combined income of the couple Allowance for the Survivor Monthly benefit for low income widowed spouses 60-64 years Social Security Tribunal, 1-877-227-8577 -- independent appeal process for Old Age Security decisions Programs of Employment and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS), 1-866-668-8297 -- monthly supplement to low income Ontario seniors receiving OAS and GIS * program of the Ontario Ministry of Finance |
| Hours | Recorded information Mon-Sun 24 hours * call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent |
| Eligibility | See Description for age and other qualifications * Canada has reciprocal social security agreements with many other countries -- see website for details |
| Application | OAS and GIS Automatic enrollment -- seniors who are eligible for automatic enrollment will receive a notification letter the month after they turn 64 * they do not have to apply for OAS Seniors not eligible for automatic enrollment must complete and mail an application form * can apply a maximum of 11 months before pension begins GIS -- OAS applicants can indicate on the OAS application form that they wish to apply for GIS * status will be reviewed each year when taxes are filed Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor -- application form should be submitted 6-11 months before applicant's 60th birthday GAINS -- no application required * benefits based on information from federal tax return |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Service Categories | Allowance for the Survivor Program ; Guaranteed Income Supplement ; Old Age Security Program ; Spouse's Allowance |