provincial · New Brunswick
Low-Income Seniors' Benefit
An annual benefit to help low-income seniors. For 2026, the benefit is $629.
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- provincial program · New Brunswick
AnnualMonthly money
At a glance
- Worth:
- $629/yr
- Who:
- Eligibility: NB resident on December 31, 2025, receiving one of: the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement during 2025 (age 65+), the federal Allowance for the Survivor (60–64), or the federal Allowance (60–64)
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
$629/yr
How it benefits you
- An annual benefit to help low-income seniors. For 2026, the benefit is $629.
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Eligibility: NB resident on December 31, 2025, receiving one of: the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement during 2025 (age 65+), the federal Allowance for the Survivor (60–64), or the federal Allowance (60–64)
- Allowance recipients under 60 do not qualify
- One benefit per household where both spouses receive GIS and live together — but both qualify if spouses live separately (e.
How to apply
- Eligibility: NB resident on December 31, 2025, receiving one of: the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement during 2025 (age 65+), the federal Allowance for the Survivor (60–64), or the federal Allowance (60–64)
- Allowance recipients under 60 do not qualify
- One benefit per household where both spouses receive GIS and live together — but both qualify if spouses live separately (e.g., one in a nursing home).
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.