Guaranteed Income Supplement
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Get timely benefit payments: Sign up for Direct Deposit today!
Sign up for direct deposit to avoid delays in your benefit payments. It's fast, secure, and convenient.
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File your taxes to continue receiving your GIS payments
If you haven't filed your 2024 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.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a monthly, tax-free payment you can get if you are 65 or older.
In most cases, Service Canada will be able to automatically enroll you for the supplement 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
Single, widowed, or divorced:
up to $1,108.74/month
Spouse/common-law partner receives full OAS:
up to $667.41/month
Spouse/common-law partner receives Allowance:
up to $667.41/month
Spouse/common-law partner does not receive OAS or Allowance:
up to $1,108.74/month
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What can I do in My Service Canada Account (MSCA)?
Sign in or register for My Service Canada Account to access Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) benefits and services.
Learn more about Old Age Security in MSCA.
If you're already familiar with the GIS, explore these quick links to help you take action now:
- Apply online (MSCA): Register or sign in to My Service Canada Account (MSCA) to apply online.
- Old Age Security Estimator: Find out how much money you could get from the OAS pension and benefits.
- Check your application status : Track the status of your application.
- Change your personal information: Update your personal details, such as your address and banking information.
- Direct deposit: Set up or change your direct deposit.
- If you disagree with a decision: Request a review or submit an appeal with the Social Security Tribunal of Canada.
Related links
To qualify for the GIS, you must also qualify for OAS. Check if you're eligible for OAS and the following pensions and benefits:
Other pensions and benefits
Old Age Security (OAS) pension
Apply for OAS if you are 65 and older even if you have never worked or are still working.
Allowance
Apply for this benefit if you are 60 to 64 years old and your spouse or common-law partner is eligible to receive the GIS.
Allowance for the survivor
Apply for a monthly benefit if you are low-income, widowed, age 60 to 64 and not yet eligible for OAS.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
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.