Seniors - Allowance Program
Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)
Service Description
A benefit available to low-income individuals aged 60-64 years who are the spouse or common-law partner of a Guaranteed Income Supplement recipient.
Information
Eligibility:
Individuals must:
-Be ages 60-64 years (includes the month of your 65th birthday)
-Have a spouse or common-law partner that receives an Old Age Security pension (OAS) and is eligible for the GIS
-Be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident
-Reside in Canada and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18
-Have an annual combined income is less than the maximum allowable annual threshold ($36,048.00)
Other criteria may apply
-Be ages 60-64 years (includes the month of your 65th birthday)
-Have a spouse or common-law partner that receives an Old Age Security pension (OAS) and is eligible for the GIS
-Be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident
-Reside in Canada and have resided in Canada for at least 10 years since the age of 18
-Have an annual combined income is less than the maximum allowable annual threshold ($36,048.00)
Other criteria may apply
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Apply in writing * Forms available online
Documents Required:
Completed application forms * See website for full details
Language:
English * Some sites offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Coverage Area:
Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
- Coverage Area:Queens County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
- Coverage Area:Kings County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- Mon:8:30am - 4pm
Tue:8:30am - 4pm
Wed:8:30am - 4pm
Thu:8:30am - 4pm
Fri:8:30am - 4pm
- 1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .
- 48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
- Coverage Area:Prince County
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair accessible
- See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
