federal · Canada-wide
Allowance (60–64, spouse on OAS+GIS)
OAS payments adjust quarterly (January/April/July/October) with CPI; they never decrease if prices fall.
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- federal program · Canada-wide
Monthly money
At a glance
- Worth:
- top-up payment
- Who:
- Old Age Security is the residence-based pension most Canadians 65+ receive; the Guaranteed Income Supplement tops it up for low-income OAS recipients — single recipients with annual income under $22,800 get up to $1,123.17/mo — and the Allowance bridges spouses and survivors aged 60–64.
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
top-up payment
How it benefits you
- OAS payments adjust quarterly (January/April/July/October) with CPI; they never decrease if prices fall.
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Old Age Security is the residence-based pension most Canadians 65+ receive; the Guaranteed Income Supplement tops it up for low-income OAS recipients — single recipients with annual income under $22,800 get up to $1,123.17/mo — and the Allowance bridges spouses and survivors aged 60–64.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.