Old Age Security
Old Age Security
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File your taxes to continue receiving your GIS payments
If you haven’t filed your 2025 taxes with the CRA, your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments may stop or be reduced.
To avoid interruptions, file your taxes as soon as possible.
You can also report your income directly to us to renew or confirm your eligibility.
If you have questions or concerns about your GIS payments, contact us.
Description of Old Age Security pension
In most cases, Service Canada will be able to automatically enroll you for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension if we have your eligibility information. Service Canada will inform you by mail.
If it’s been one month since your 64th birthday and you still have not received an enrollment letter, you may need to apply.
Payment amounts
Maximum amount:
At age 65 (October to December 2026): $762.50/month
At age 75 (October to December 2026): $838.75/month
Manage your pension online
Sign in or register for My Service Canada Account to access Old Age Security (OAS) benefits and services.
Register or Sign in to MSCALearn more about Old Age Security in MSCA.
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If you're applying for Old Age Security, check if you're eligible for the following pensions and benefits:
Other pensions and benefits
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Apply for this benefit if you are an Old Age Security recipient with low income.
Decide when and how to apply for your CPP retirement.
CPP Post-Retirement Benefit (PRB)
If you're under 70 and working while receiving your CPP, you can still contribute to increase your pension.
Apply for this benefit if you are 60 to 64 years old and your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement.
Receive public pensions outside Canada
Receiving OAS and CPP pensions and benefits if you live outside Canada.
Find survivor and CPP disability benefits:
Survivor and CPP disability benefits
Apply for a monthly benefit if you are low-income, widowed, age 60 to 64 and not yet eligible for OAS.
Apply for a monthly payment paid to the legal spouse or common-law partner of a deceased CPP contributor.
Apply for a one-time payment on behalf of a deceased CPP contributor.
What to do following the loss of a loved one. Documents you need, whom to notify, and how to cancel benefits to avoid overpayment.
Apply for a monthly benefit for a dependent child of a person receiving a CPP disability benefit or CPP post-retirement disability benefit.
Apply if you are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability.
CPP Post-Retirement Disability Benefit
Apply if you are under 65, receiving a CPP retirement pension, and now have a severe and prolonged disability.
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