Canada. Old Age Security Programs

Allowance

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Record #: BAR1537 Last Modified: 09 May 2013 Last Full Update: 13 Mar 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressBarrie Service Canada Centre
48 Owen St
Barrie, ON L4M 3H1
 
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LocationBarrie
IntersectionOwen St and Worsley St
TTY Phone1-800-255-4786
Toll Free PhoneEnglish 1-800-277-9914 * French 1-800-277-9915
Fax613-941-1827
Websitewww.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/oas-cpp
Contact Information
Mailing Addressc/o Service Canada, Canada Enquiry Centre 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0J9
Description & Services
DescriptionMonthly Allowance which gives additional financial help to partners of those with limited incomes receiving the Old Age Security (Basic) Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement * program of Human Resources and Social Development Canada, delivered by Service Canada
HoursBarrie Service Canada office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm * no appointment necessary
DatesYear round
Areas ServedCentral Ontario
EligibilityAges: 60 year(s) - 65 year(s) 
 
Seniors 60-65yrs * partner of someone receiving Old Age Security (Basic) pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement * combined incomes of the couple must not exceed a certain limit * resident of Canada for a total of at least 10 years after reaching age 18 or 1 year if from a country that has a reciprocal pension agreement with Canada (benefit is prorated) * sponsored immigrants must have 10 years residence * applicants claiming common-law marital status must submit supporting documentation
ApplicationIn person service at the Barrie Service Canada Centre no appointment necessary * application form * applicants can phone to have an application mailed out * completed application forms and correspondence can be sent to PO Bag 2013 Timmins ON P4N 8C8 * completed application forms can be dropped off at all Service Canada Centres (staff at the centres will certify documents, but cannot confirm if correct documents have been included) * application for allowance on website listed as Old Age Security Application Kit
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible