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Canada. Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentIncome Security Programs, Old Age Security Program |
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| Organization Info | |||||||||
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| Alternate Name | HRSDC ; OAS ; Old Age Pension ; Retirement Pension ; SDC | ||||||||
| Former Name | HRDC ; Human Resources and Social Development ; Human Resources Development Canada | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| Located In Community | Halton Region | ||||||||
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1500 Station D 65 Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 | ||||||||
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Peel Region | ||||||||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||||||||
| Hours/Dates/Meeting Details | |||||||||
| Hours | Toll-free telephone service agent Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Automated Telephone Information System 24 hours | ||||||||
| Contact Information | |||||||||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-277-9914 | ||||||||
| TTY Phone | 1-800-255-4786 | ||||||||
| Website | www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/isp/pub/oas/oas.shtml | ||||||||
| Description & Services | |||||||||
| Description | The Old Age Security program is one of the cornerstones of Canada's retirement income system and is financed by Government of Canada tax revenues. Benefits include: basic Old Age Security pension * guaranteed Income Supplement * the Allowance * benefits are adjusted for increases in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index The pension is a monthly benefit available to most Canadians 65 years of age or over * residence requirements must be met * employment history is not an eligibility factor * applicant does not need to be retired. Pensioners pay federal and provincial income tax * higher income pensioners also repay part or all of their benefit through the tax system * amount of a person's pension is determined by how long he or she has lived in Canada. The pension is not paid automatically * must apply for the benefit , ideally six months before turning 65. Local offices for further information: Burlington Service Canada Office Georgetown Service Canada Office Milton Service Canada Office Oakville Service Canada Office | ||||||||
| Broader Terms | Financial programs ; Financial services ; Government | ||||||||
| Subjects | Federal government ; Financial programs ; Old age security | ||||||||
| Related Terms | Armed forces ; Census ; Crown land ; Government ; Immigration ; International affairs ; Subsidies | ||||||||
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up Category 1 - People living in Canada * you are 65 or older * you live in Canada and are a Canadian citizen or a legal resident at the time your pension is approved * you lived in Canada for at least 10 years after reaching age 18 Category 2 - People living outside Canada * you are 65 or older * you left the country and were a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada the day before you left Canada * you lived in Canada for at least 20 years after reaching age 18 See website for more details | ||||||||
| Application | Print an application kit from the HRDC Forms Web site or call the toll-free number to request that a kit be mailed to you. The kit contains detailed instructions on how to apply for the Old Age Security pension, including where to send the completed application form. | ||||||||
| Fees | None | ||||||||
| Languages | English ; French | ||||||||
| Directory Description and Headings | |||||||||
| Seniors Directory Headings | Government Programs/ Pensions/ Financial Aid | ||||||||
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| Funding | Federal | ||||||||
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