Senior
Citizens Benefit
The
Senior Citizens Benefit is designed to assist Seniors
with the high cost of living in Nunavut.
Benefits
If
you qualify for the federal government’s Guaranteed Income
Supplement (GIS) or Spouse’s Allowance, the federal government
will automatically add the Nunavut benefit to your monthly
Old Age Security cheque.
To
qualify
To
qualify, Seniors must:
- Be receiving either the Guaranteed Income Supplement
(GIS) or the Spouse’s Allowance from the federal government,
- Be a resident of Nunavut
To
apply
To apply, Seniors must complete
their federal Income Tax Return and the application forms
for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Spouse’s
Allowance. Seniors must complete their tax return and
the GIS and Spouse’s Allowance applications each year to
ensure that benefits for the Nunavut Senior Citizens Benefit
are continued.
These federal benefits are administered by Social
Development Canada (SDC). Your Community Income Support Worker can help
you contact SDC.
