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The BC Senior’s Supplement is a provincial benefit for low-income senior residents of British Columbia. This monthly top-up, a BC Employment and Assistance program, supplements the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments.
For 2024, the maximum BC Senior’s Supplement for single seniors is $99.30 monthly or $110.25 for senior couples. Your benefit amount is reduced based on your annual income.
The table below shows the maximum annual benefit for 2024 for a senior with an income of $0 who receives the full OAS pension and GIS.
Maximum Monthly Benefit | Maximum Annual Benefit | |
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Single Senior | $99.30 | $1,191.60 |
Senior in a marriage or common-law relationship (Both on OAS/GIS) | $110.25 | $1,323.00 |
Senior Couple (Partner Not on OAS/GIS) | $99.30 | $1,191.60 |
Source: BC Senior's Supplement Rate Table
The primary purpose of the BC Senior’s Supplement is to provide additional financial assistance to seniors who may still face economic challenges despite receiving federal benefits. To be eligible for this supplement, seniors must:
The following income limits to receive any of the BC Senior’s Supplement will apply for the year 2024:
Maximum Annual Income | |
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Single Senior | $2,280 |
Senior Couple (Both on OAS/GIS) | $4,896 |
Senior Couple (Partner Not on OAS/GIS) | $10,272 |
The following list shows an example of sources of income that are considered when determining eligibility for BC Senior’s Supplement:
The BC Senior’s Supplement is automatically provided to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Eligible seniors will automatically receive the Senior’s Supplement without applying separately. All you need to do is ensure you are receiving the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or the Federal spouse’s allowance.
The supplement will become effective the month following the first month of OAS and GIS benefits or Federal Allowance payments. For example, if you received your first OAS and GIS benefit in March 2025, you will receive your first BC Senior’s Supplement payment in April 2025.
BC Senior’s Supplement payments are made around the 29th of each month. This means you will receive your payment a few days after your OAS and GIS in some months. However, your BC Senior’s Supplement payment will be deposited to the same bank account in which you receive your OAS and GIS payments.
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