OAS
A taxable pension with broader eligibility.
Retirement
The Guaranteed Income Supplement is a monthly tax-free benefit for eligible lower-income OAS recipients living in Canada.
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It is an additional benefit for eligible OAS recipients with lower income.
Eligibility and payment amounts depend on income and household situation under current program rules.
A taxable pension with broader eligibility.
A tax-free supplement targeted to eligible lower-income OAS recipients.
Government uses income information to review eligibility and payment amounts.
Remember this
Because it is income-tested, other retirement income can affect what you receive.