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Guaranteed Income Supplement
Monthly tax-free support for eligible seniors
Latest source updateLast Update: October 13, 2026Latest change: The Guaranteed Income Supplement receiving page now adds new instructions for cancelling benefits, updating information in MSCA, and authorizing someone to communicate with Service Canada.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: October 13, 2026
Latest change: The Guaranteed Income Supplement receiving page now adds new instructions for cancelling benefits, updating information in MSCA, and authorizing someone to communicate with Service Canada.
GIS receiving rules updated
The Receiving your benefit page now includes new instructions for cancelling GIS within 6 months of the first payment, with a letter sent by mail and specific information to include. It also adds guidance on using My Service Canada Account to update banking, contact, tax and income information, including a one-time call to 1-800-277-9914 to enable direct deposit and contact updates, plus a consent option for someone to communicate with Service Canada on your behalf.
Funding available
$ 1,123
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Guaranteed Income Supplement is a monthly tax-free payment for eligible seniors. It supports low-income recipients of Old Age Security and applies to qualifying monthly benefit payments based on income and marital status.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,123 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Documents Needed
- Application for the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (ISP-3550)
- Application for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (ISP-3025)
- Consent to Communicate Information to an Authorized Person form (ISP-1603)
- Certificate of Incapability OAS/CPP form (ISP-3505) and the related administration agreement form (ISP-3506 or ISP-3507) if applying on someone’s behalf
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People 65 years old or older.
- People who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
- People who live in Canada.
- People who are not under a sponsorship agreement.
Who is not eligible
- People under a sponsorship agreement.
- Applicants who do not receive Old Age Security.
- Individuals living outside Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Sign in to your My Service Canada Account (MSCA) or create an account using the Apply using MSCA button.
- In MSCA, go to the Old Age Security section on your dashboard.
- Click Apply for Old Age Security and manage my benefits and follow the instructions.
- If you cannot apply online, use the paper form that applies to you: Application for Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (ISP-3550) or Application for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (ISP-3025).
- Submit the completed form by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- If you filled in an application, you will get a letter in the mail with a request for more information or a decision on your application.
- Your decision letter will include the amount you will receive each month, the date of your first payment, and any past payments that may be owed to you.
- If you disagree with the decision, you may ask for reconsideration in writing within 90 days of receiving your decision letter.
Additional information
- The benefit is tax-free.
- It is reviewed each year using the previous year’s federal tax return.
- Payments may increase, decrease, or stop if income changes.
- You must report changes in marital status, income, address, or departure from Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Guaranteed Income Supplement Program
What is the Guaranteed Income Supplement?
The Guaranteed Income Supplement is a monthly tax-free payment for eligible seniors. It supports low-income recipients of Old Age Security and applies to qualifying monthly benefit payments based on income and marital status.
How much funding can be received?
Guaranteed Income Supplement Funds up to $1,123 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement program?
To be eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement program, you must:
Must be 65 years or older.
Must receive the Old Age Security pension.
Must have annual income below the applicable threshold for their situation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Guaranteed Income Supplement?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-800-277-9914.
Where is the Guaranteed Income Supplement available?
The Guaranteed Income Supplement program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Guaranteed Income Supplement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Guaranteed Income Supplement is a Grant and Funding