Canada. Old Age Security Programs
Record #:
MET1374
Last Full Update:
18 Aug 2022
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)
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
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| 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
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| 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
GIS -- OAS applicants can indicate on the OAS application form that they wish to apply for GIS
Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor -- application form should be submitted 6-11 months before applicant's 60th birthday GAINS -- no application required
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| Languages | English; French |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Address & 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 ; Old Age Security Program ; Spouse's Allowance |