The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 and older. In some cases, Service Canada will be able to automatically enroll you for the OAS pension. In other cases, you will have to apply for the Old Age Security pension. Service Canada will inform you if you have been automatically enrolled.
In most cases, you do not have to apply to get this benefit.
You may have to apply for the Old Age Security. We may not have enough information to enroll you automatically.
You can receive your first payment the month after you turn 65.
You can receive a higher Old Age Security pension amount for each month you decide to delay your first payment.
You can receive up to $618.45 per month (April to June 2021 maximum monthly payment). The amount you receive depends on how long you lived in Canada or specific countries after the age of 18.
You will have to pay tax on the Old Age Security pension payment.
You may also be eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement if:
You apply for the GIS at the same time as you apply for the OAS pension.
If you are eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, your spouse or common-law partner may be able to receive the Allowance if your spouse or common-law partner:
You could receive the Allowance for the Survivor if:
If you have general questions about Old Age Security or specific questions about your application, contact us.
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