BC Senior's Supplement: Free, by phone. Who it's for: Low-income senior getting Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) with no other significant taxable income (like….
Categories: Financial Aid, Seniors
If you are a senior with a low income and get Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the B.C. government may add a small top-up each month. You don't need to apply. ▸ Who can get this? • You get OAS and GIS, and have no other big source of taxable income (like CPP, the Canada Pension Plan) • Or you are 60 to 65 and get the federal spouse's Allowance • You live in B.C. permanently. You can travel outside B.C. for up to 6 months and still get it. You also keep it if you move into long-term care. ▸ What you get Each month, depending on your OAS/GIS amounts: • $1.00 to $99.30 for a single senior • $2.00 to $220.50 for a senior couple • $1.00 to $99.83 for a spouse who gets the federal Allowance It is paid the same way you get OAS/GIS. It starts one month after your first OAS/GIS payment. ▸ How to get it 1. Make sure you are getting OAS and GIS from Service Canada. 2. The B.C. payment then comes automatically. It is based on the income on last year's tax return. ▸ Good to know • Remaining 2026 payment dates: October 27, November 27 and December 22. • Missed a payment? Wait at least 2 business days before you call. • Tell Service Canada if your marital status, income or address changes, or if you leave B.C. Questions about your income or address: Service Canada 1-800-277-9914. • To ask for back payments, send the program your monthly OAS/GIS payment record from Service Canada.
Also known as: seniors supplement senior's supplement OAS GIS top up old age pension low income seniors BC senior benefit
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