$2,100 + $500 Extra for Canadian Seniors: For senior citizens in Canada living on a fixed income, every dollar matters. For seniors who receive Old Age Security (OAS) from the government, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides financial support to those who fall below the poverty line. Seniors who qualify for GIS in 2025 may receive up to $2,100 per quarter in addition to a $500 one-time bonus.
GIS: What is it?
A non-taxable benefit designed to provide low-income seniors in Canada with financial support is the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This is in addition to the pension that one receives from Old Age Security (OAS). The amount varies depending on whether you are married, single, or in a common-law relationship. It is calculated using your yearly income, except OAS benefits.
With the most recent information from CPI (Consumer Price Index) components, GIS payments will continue to be made on a quarterly basis in 2025, ensuring that prices rise in tandem with inflation. This benefit could give seniors around $700 a month or $2,100 every three months.
Purpose of the additional $500 payment
- In 2025, seniors will receive an additional one-time payment of $500 from the federal government as part of the regular GIS income support benefit.
- Seniors who receive such assistance are better able to protect themselves from rising living, housing, utility, and grocery costs.
- Additionally, applicants who are already covered by GIS do not need to reapply; payment is made automatically.
Required Eligibility for GIS
The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to qualify for GIS:
- Age of candidate should be at least 65 years.
- Currently receives an Old Age Security pension.
- A resident must be a Canadian citizen or a lawful resident.
- The 2025 income thresholds are as follows:
| Status of Individual | Income Thresholds |
| Seniors who are single | Less than $20,952 annually. |
| Combined yearly income for married or common-law couples (if your spouse also receives GIS) | Less than $27,648 |
| Combined yearly income for married or common-law couples (if your spouse does not receive GIS). | Less than $48,432 |
Process to Submit a GIS Application
If it hasn’t arrived automatically, apply for GIS by following these steps:
Step 1: The first step is complete the GIS application form found on the website of the Government of Canada.
Step 2: As with your Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), this type of proof may be based on your income.
Step 3: After that, you can use your My Service Canada Account to submit your application online or by mail to the Service Canada office that is closest to you.
Step 4: When timely income tax returns are filed, payments to GIS recipients will be automatically renewed each year.
GIS Benefit Amount
These sums rise every quarter, so as share parts advance over the course of the year, they will rise very little.The monthly amounts of GIS that you can anticipate in 2025 are broken down as follows:
| Status of the Beneficiaries | Monthly Amount |
| Seniors without children | Up to $700. |
| Seniors in marriage who receive OAS | Up to $530 apiece. |
| Seniors who are married and only one of them receive OAS | Up to $700 a month. |
