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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System
Organizations: Ontario. Ministry of Finance - Northern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 1-866-668-8297
Teletype: 1-800-263-7776
Website: www.ontario.ca/page/guaranteed-annual-income-syste...
Address: 7 Queen's Park Cres Frost Bldg S, 7th Fl
Toronto, ON
M7A 1Y7
Location:
  • Minister's Office located at Queen's Park Cres in downtown Toronto at the Frost Building
  • Near Toronto General Hospital
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Service Description:
  • Ensures a guaranteed minimum income for Ontario seniors
  • Provides monthly payments to qualifying seniors in addition to their Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments
  • Fees: None
    Application:
    • No application is necessary

    • If an individual meets the eligibility requirements, benefits will be determined automatically
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals must:

    • Be aged 65 years of age or older

    • Be a resident of Ontario

    • Receive the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments

    • Have lived in Ontario for the past 12 months, or for a total of 20 years since turning 18

    • Have 10 or more years of Canadian residency

    • Have a total income from all sources that is below the level guaranteed by the province (the guaranteed income level is updated every three months to reflect inflation)
    Languages: English ; French

    This information was last completely updated on: 12-24-2024


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