October - December 2007
A printable version of the Old Age Security (OAS) payment rates is now available in PDF format (233 kb, 40 pages). To download and print PDF files, you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The following tables of rates for the OAS program will help you determine the amount of your monthly benefit for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Allowance, and the Allowance for the survivor. These benefits are available to seniors with a low or modest income.
For maximum and average monthly rates, please refer to the Old Age Security Payment Rates.
These tables can be used if you receive the maximum OAS pension and you wish to determine the amount of:
If you are a pensioner but do not receive the maximum OAS pension you should contact us to receive accurate information about your benefits.
There are five tables. The type of benefit depends on your age, income and marital status. To find your monthly benefit, choose the table and yearly income range that describes your situation.
Note: Your yearly income is your income from the previous calendar year. Do not include income from OAS, GIS or the Allowance.
The benefit rates for OAS, GIS and the Allowance are adjusted four times a year for inflation (January, April, July & October). These adjustments are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). If the CPI decreases, the benefit rates will stay the same.
More information on OAS rates and the CPI
Note: The department will determine the correct entitlement if the amounts listed differ from the supplement you receive. In case of disputes, the wording and provisions of the Old Age Security Act and Regulations prevail.