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Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Allowance

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada

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Service Description

Provides a monthly, taxable payment to individuals who are 65 and older. In most cases, individuals do not have to apply to receive the benefit. Visit the website for more information.

In addition to the Old Age Security (OAS), individuals over 65 could also be eligible for other benefits.

  • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS): If you live in Canada and you have a low income, this monthly, non-taxable benefit can be added to your OAS pension.
  • Allowance: If you are 60 to 64 years of age and your spouse or common-law partner is receiving the OAS pension and is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), you might be eligible to receive this benefit.
  • Allowance for the Survivor: If you are 60 to 64 years of age and you are widowed, you might be eligible to receive this benefit.

Application Process

Apply online:
Apply online or register through My Service Canada Account.

Apply using a paper application:
Visit the website, print and complete the paper form, include certified true copies of required documents and mail in the application.

Fees

None

TTY: 1-800-255-4786

Toll-Free: 1-800-277-9914

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm EST

Service Website

www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html

Coverage Area

Saskatchewan

Languages Offered

English, French

Service Canada Outreach Centre – Ile a la Crosse

Address

Integrated Facility
Lajeunesse Avenue
Ile a la Crosse SK  S0M 1C0

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Free parking. Payment method accepted: Cheque

Location Info

Hours of Operation

Check the website for dates and hours of operation.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

CPP/OAS: 1-800-277-9914

Record of Employment: 1-800-367-5693

* Toll Free TTY 1-855-881-9874

Employment Insurance Program: 1-800-206-7218

* Toll Free TTY 1-800-529-3742

Telephone Reporting Service Employment Insurance: 1-800-531-7555

Income Security Program TTY - Toll Free: 1-800-255-4786

TTY: 1-800-926-9105

Toll Free

Toll-Free: 1-800-622-6232

1-800-O-CANADA

Website

www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-dsp.jsp?rc=SK-SBP&lang=eng

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