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Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

May 23, 2008 - 3:26pm
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The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada. To be eligible for the GIS benefit, you must be receiving the Old Age Security pension and meet the income requirements explained below.

Eligibility

To qualify for the GIS, you must be entitled to Old Age Security. Eligibility also depends on whether your income and that of your spouse or common-law partner, if you have one, exceeds a specific amount.

Consult the Old Age Security Payment Rates for current benefit rates and maximum income levels.

How to Apply

You must apply for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). Contact the Income Security Programs for an application form at 1 800 277-9914.

You can also re-apply for GIS by filing your income tax return. The Seniors 55 and up section of the CRA site contains information on filing your tax return.

If you did not qualify for the GIS benefit in the past, but you think you might be eligible now, you should apply as soon as possible.

Normally, individuals must apply for the GIS benefit on their own behalf. If you are applying for someone else, please contact Income Security Programs for more information.

More information: 

http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/isp/contact/contact_us.shtml

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Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
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