How much you could receive
How to calculate your Allowance payment
The amount of your Allowance depends on:
- Your marital status, and on your income from the previous year (or if a couple, it depends on your combined income).
| Your situation | Your annual net income must be | Maximum monthly payment amount |
|---|---|---|
| I have a spouse/common-law partner who receives the GIS and the full OAS pension | less than $42,144 (combined annual income of couple) | up to $1,428.06 |
The maximum amount is not guaranteed. Your actual payment amount may be different depending on your income.
Adjustments that increase payment amounts
Cost of living increases: Each January, April, July, and October pension amounts are increased to reflect any increases in the cost of living. Pension amounts do not decrease if the cost of living goes down.
If your income this year is less than last year
Your income may change due to several factors.
Contact us if you or your spouse or common-law partner has a lower annual income due to retirement or if other pension benefits are reduced or stopped.
In these cases, we can set your benefit payment by estimating your income for the current year instead of using last year’s income.
Contact us
If you have general questions about the Allowance or specific questions about your application, contact us.