Old Age Security - Guaranteed Income Supplement
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) 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. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is based on your annual income, or the combined annual income of you and your spouse or common-law partner. Since your annual income can change from year to year, you must renew your GIS each year.
For more information, please contact:
Social Development Canada
Income Security Programs
P.O. Box 2710, Main Station
Edmonton, AB T5J 4C2
| Phone: | 1-800-277-9914 |
| TTY: | 1-800-255-4786 (for people with trouble hearing) |
| Fax: | (780) 495-2263 |
| Website: | http://www.sdc.gc.ca |
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Last Updated: February 15, 2007 |
