Canada. Old Age Security Programs
Record #: MET1374 | Last Full Update: 20 Aug 2021 |
Contact Information | |
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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 |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | One-time payment for older seniors
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 OASSeniors not eligible for automatic enrollment must complete and mail an application form
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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 Scarborough, 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 |