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Canada. Health and Welfare CanadaIncome Security Programs Branch |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Alternate Name | CPP; OAS; GIS; SA; FA | |||
| Areas Served | Canada | |||
| Address & Map | ||||
| Mailing Address | Box 5100, Postal Stn. D Scarborough, ON M1R 5C8 | |||
| Major Intersection | Yonge & Sheppard | |||
| Office Phone | Old Age Security & Canada Pension Plan: 1-800-277-9914 | |||
| TTY | 1-800-255-4786 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-277-9914 | |||
| Website | www.sdc.gc.ca | |||
| Description | Area office Scarborough Town Centre Administers several programs including: CANADA PENSION PLAN: (CPP); social insurance program provides protection against the contingencies of retirement provides for an earnings-related retirement pension payable as early as age 60 Monthly pensions are payable to disabled contributors and dependent children Death benefits are paid in a lump sum to the estate following the death of a qualified contributor benefits are payable in the form of a monthly pension for the surviving spouse and monthly benefits for dependent children FAMILY ALLOWANCES: (FA); supplements the income of Canadian families by providing monthly payments for children under the age of 18 who are supported by their parents or guardians OLD AGE SECURITY: (OAS); monthly benefits are paid to all persons 65 years of age and over who satisfy certain basic Canadian residence requirements (be a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada on the day preceding approval of application) A minimum of 10 years of residence in Canada after reaching age 18 is required to receive a pension in Canada To receive this pension you must apply to Health and Welfare Canada GUARANTEED INCOME SUPPLEMENT: (GIS); additional monthly payments may be made to pensioners in need To find out if you are entitled to get GIS you must fill out a GIS application form An application for GIS is mailed payment Application forms are then sent each year SPOUSE'S ALLOWANCE AND WIDOWED SPOUSE'S ALLOWANCE: (SA) A 60 to 64 year old spouse of a person who is getting OAS may be eligible for Spouse's Allowance You must fill out an application each year if you still need SA payments will be discontinued | |||
| Dates | Year round | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Languages | English ; French | |||
| Eligibility | Adults, Seniors | |||
| Subjects | Financial assistance ; Financial programs ; Income supplements ; Old age security ; Pensions ; Seniors | |||
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