Service Canada [Windsor-Essex County]
Site: Windsor - City Hall Sq E
Service: Old Age Security Programs
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0415 | Last Modified: 12 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 22 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Toll Free Phone | Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Inquiries: English: 1-800-277-9914 Callers outside Canada and the United States can call collect: 613-957-1954, Mon-Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm General Information Line for all Federal Services: 1-800-622-6232 (1-800-O-Canada) |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-255-4786 |
| Fax | Local Office Fax: 519-560-2700 |
| Website | www.canada.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * A financial assistance program pays monthly benefits to most Canadians age 65 and older. * An individual's employment history is not a factor in determining eligibility, nor does the applicant need to be retired. * OAS pensioners pay federal and provincial income tax. Old Age Security (OAS) * Monthly pension to persons 65 or over regardless of income or assets * must be legal resident of Canada for at least 40 years to receive full pension * Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) * Supplement added monthly to Old Age Security for those with limited or no income * amount of supplement is adjusted quarterly * reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April) * not payable outside Canada beyond a period of 6 months regardless of how long the person lived in Canada Allowance * Monthly allowance for spouses 60-64 years of Old Age Security pensioners receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement * based on combined income of the couple * allowance is adjusted quarterly * residence requirements * proof of age required * reapply when income taxes are filed (end of April) Allowance for the Survivor * Monthly allowance for widowed spouses 60-65 years * Death, Marriage and applicant's Birth Certificate required * based on limited or no income * deceased spouse need not have received Old Age Security * apply when income taxes are filed (end of April) |
| Hours | Local Office: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4 pm Inquiry Lines: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm General Information Line: Mon-Fri, 8 am-8 pm nation-wide Telephone Information Service: Mon-Sun, 24 hours Callers outside Canada and the United States can call, Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Essex County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Old Age Security (OAS) * persons 65 or over regardless of income or assets * Canada has reciprocal social security agreements with many other countries -- see website for details Allowance * Monthly allowance for spouses 60-64 years of Old Age Security pensioners receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement Allowance for the Survivor * widowed spouses 60-65 years * Death, Marriage and applicant's Birth Certificate required * based on limited or no income |
| Application | * In April 2013, Service Canada implemented a process to automatically enroll seniors who are eligible to receive the OAS pension. In December 2017, automatic enrolment was expanded to include the GIS. or you can apply up to 11 months before the date you want your OAS pension to start. * application forms available online, by phone or in person at Service Canada sites -- see separate entries <a https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/apply.html> |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Funding | Federal |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | 400 City Hall Square E, Suite 103 Windsor, ON N9A 7K6 |
| Intersection | McDougall Ave and University Ave E |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1C ; Crosstown 2 ; Dougall 6 ; Parent 14 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Ramp, Automatic entrance and Washroom |