Canada. Old Age Security Programs

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Record #: MET1374

Last Full Update: 11 Aug 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-800-277-9914, English ; Office #2: 1-800-277-9915, French
TTY Phone	Toll free 1-800-255-4786
Website	www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html

Agency Information

Legal Status

(40) Federal Government

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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, see separate entry 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 Retirement Hub - information and resource on pension and retirement planning
Hours	Recorded information Mon-Sun 24 hours, call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm to speak to an agent
Areas Served	Ontario
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

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	Toronto, ON Canada View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Service Canada, Stn D; PO Box 5100 Toronto, ON Canada M1R 5C8
Physical Access	Not Applicable

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Income Programs ; Older Adults
HCSD Sub Heading	Income Programs for Older Adults ; Income Support Programs for Older Adults ; Social Assistance
Service Categories	Allowance for the Survivor Program ; Guaranteed Income Supplement ; Internet Information Resources ~ Canadian Retirement Issues ; Old Age Security Program ; Spouse's Allowance

Agency Overview

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