I am a senior

Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB)

This program provides a monthly cash benefit to low- and moderate-income seniors (aged 65 and over).

Cottage Program

This program provides cottage accommodation for low-income senior citizens.

Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program

This program for seniors provides a rebate to assist senior homeowners with the year-to-year increases in the education portion of their property taxes.

Seniors Lodge Program

This program provides lodge accommodation for eligible seniors.

Seniors' Self-contained Housing Program

This program provides apartment type accommodation to low and moderate-income seniors who are functionally independent with or without the assistance of existing community based services.

Allowance for the Survivor

This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widows who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.

Allowance Program

Allowance is a monthly benefit for low-income seniors (aged 60-64) whose spouse or common-law partner is eligible for, or currently receiving, the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

Additional Information

• Apply up to 12 months before your 60th birthday.
• If you have already reached the age of 60, send your application as soon as possible.
  

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to retired contributors.

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

This program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income Old Age Security recipients.

To be eligible, you must also be receiving

• Old Age Security (OAS)

International Benefits

The International Benefits program may provide retirement, disability or survivor benefits to eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country, or the surviving spouse, common-law partner or children of eligible individuals who have lived or worked in another country.

Old Age Security (OAS)

This pension provides a monthly taxable benefit to persons 65 years of age and over.