Senior’s Supplement

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The Seniors Supplement in BC provides additional financial support to low-income seniors.

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The Seniors Supplement is a monthly payment from the government of British Columbia that provides additional financial support to low-income seniors who receive federal Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits.

Learn About

• Learn more about the senior’s supplement eligibility and how to receive this benefit from the Government of BC.
• Be aware that you must be a permanent resident of B.C. to receive the senior’s supplement but can be out of the province for up to six months per year.
• Know that you do not need to apply for the BC Senior’s Supplement, however you need to be eligible and receive Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The amount for your senior’s supplement will be calculated and sent to you.
• Confirm your OAS and GIS registration by accessing your My Service Canada Account using your Social Insurance Number (SIN), date of birth, and other identifying details to verify your identity.

Explore Other Benefits

• Understand that Wayfinder is an online tool provided by the Canadian government to help people with disabilities and their families navigate various federal and provincial programs and services. It is specifically aimed at helping individuals with disabilities find the support they need in areas like health care, financial assistance, and community services. Whereas the Benefits Finder is broader and not limited to individuals with disabilities—it helps all Canadians find benefits they might be eligible for, based on their personal circumstances. See the list of benefits offered by the Government of Canada.
• Explore the Benefits Finder to learn more about publicly funded benefits and those you might be eligible to receive.
• Know that having a chronic health condition, dependent on your physical and mental health capacity, may also qualify you for disability benefits such as the Disability Tax Credit, Registered Disability Savings Plan, and Canadian Pension Plan-Disability.
• Learn about benefits specifically design for people with disabilities (including people with limiting chronic health conditions) by using the Disability-Benefits-Compass from Prosper Canada.
• Check out the government of Canada Retirement Hub to learn about how to plan for, apply, and manage your public benefits.
• Use the Canadian Retirement Income Calculator to learn about some of your potential retirement income by combining your expected OAS pension and CPP Disability pension.
• Work with an accountant to ensure your income tax is filed every year. Know that an income tax assessment is required for most government benefits and services.

If you have a chronic health condition or disability, explore all available pensions and benefits early to support your financial and lifestyle plans while managing your health. Mywell Health lists potential benefits under My Financial Plan, with more details in the resource kit.

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