Canada Allowance for People Aged 60-64

COVID-19 UPDATE:

Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/canadas-covid-19-economic-response-plan-support-for-canadians-and-businesses.html

The Allowance is a benefit available to low-income individuals aged 60 to 64 who are the spouse or common-law partner of a Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) recipient.

You qualify for the Allowance if you meet all of the following conditions:

• you are aged 60 to 64 (includes the month of your 65th birthday);
• your spouse or common-law partner receives an Old Age Security pension (OAS) and is eligible for the GIS;
• you are a Canadian citizen or a legal resident;
• you reside in Canada and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18; and
• you and your spouse or common-law partners annual combined income is less than the maximum allowable annual threshold.

Call (800) 277-9914, or use the website.

Phone

(800) 277-9914

Website

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/allowance.html