Service Canada

Site: Barrie

Service: Old Age Security - Guaranteed Income Supplement

Record #: BAR1426
Last Modified: 23 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 27 Jun 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Toll Free Phone 1-800-277-9914, English; French: 1-800-277-9915
TTY Phone 1-800-255-4786
Website www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement.html
Located In Community Barrie
Address Barrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3H1
Intersection Owen St and Worsley St

Contact Information

Mailing Address Barrie Service Canada Centre 
48 Owen St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3H1

Description & Services

Description (Service)

Monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) pension recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada

    Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, hours may vary
    Areas Served Barrie ; Simcoe County ; Alliston; Angus; Innisfil; Midhurst; Elmvale
    Eligibility
    • based on income
    • applicants claiming common-law marital status must submit supporting documentation
    Application Service Canada implemented a process to automatically enroll seniors who are eligible to receive the GIS
    • if you can be automatically enrolled, Service Canada will send you a notification letter the month after you turn 64
    • if you did not receive a letter from Service Canada informing you that you were selected for automatic enrolment, and you wish to start receiving your OAS pension and the GIS at age 65, you should apply for them right away, see Guaranteed Income Supplement for information on how to apply
    • to request a phone call from a Service Canada representative about this program complete an online request at Service Request
    • for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
    Languages English ; French - Reception, Website, Interpretation, Programs, Publications
    Fees None

    Other Details

    Physical Access Fully Accessible

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