Guaranteed Income Supplement Renewal Period
Each year in July, thousands of seniors stop receiving their Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments. To avoid this, you must file your tax return by April 30.
Do you qualify?
– You are 65 or older.
– You live in Canada.
– You receive an Old Age Security pension.
– Your annual income is :
- below $22,056 if you are single, widowed or divorced;
- below $29,136 if your partner (spouse, common-law partner) receives the full OAS pension;
- below $40,800 if your partner receives the Allowance;
- below $52,848 if your partner does not receive the OAS pension for the Allowance.
Do you need help or information regarding your GIS?
Service Canada can help you by telephone 1-800-277-9915 (Old Age Security) or 1-877-631-2657 (Support Center).