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Old Age Security
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The Old Age Security Pension is a monthly pension, which is available
to most Canadians over the age of 65.
Our Clinic provides advice concerning your right to Old Age Security
(OAS) and we can help obtain information for clients. Depending on
the case we can help with an appeal.
Who is eligible to receive the Old Age Security Pension?
There are two categories of people who are eligible to receive an old
age pension.
Category 1 - Those who live in Canada
Category 2 - Those who live outside of Canada
How do you get the Old Age Security Pension?
To begin receiving this pension you must make an application to
Service Canada six months before your 65th birthday. The
application kit can be downloaded from HRDC's website or you can
ask that it be mailed to you by calling 1-800-277-9914.
Although you can apply for the Old Age Security Pension after you
have turned 65, it is important to remember that you cannot receive
more than 12 months of retroactive payments.
What are the details of the Old Age Security Pension?
Can you appeal decisions you do not agree with?
Yes. If you have been turned down for the Old Age Security Pension
or you are not receiving a full pension you should contact Service
Canada at 1-800-277-9914 for an explanation of the decision.
If you are not satisfied with the explanation you can ask for a
reconsideration of the decision. This request must be made in writing
within 90 days to the Regional Director of Income Security
Programs. You should include the following information in your
appeal letter.
If you are not satisfied with the Regional Director’s response, you
can appeal the decision to the Office of the Commissioner of Review
Tribunals. You should submit a letter similar to the one described
above.
Click here for additional information about appealing a decision.
to most Canadians over the age of 65.
Our Clinic provides advice concerning your right to Old Age Security
(OAS) and we can help obtain information for clients. Depending on
the case we can help with an appeal.
Who is eligible to receive the Old Age Security Pension?
There are two categories of people who are eligible to receive an old
age pension.
Category 1 - Those who live in Canada
- You are 65 or older.
- You live in Canada and are a Canadian citizen or a legal resident
at the time your pension is approved.
- You have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after reaching
age 18.
Category 2 - Those who live outside of Canada
- You are 65 or older.
- You left the country and you were a Canadian citizen or a legal
resident of Canada when you left.
- You lived in Canada for at least 20 years after reaching age 18.
How do you get the Old Age Security Pension?
To begin receiving this pension you must make an application to
Service Canada six months before your 65th birthday. The
application kit can be downloaded from HRDC's website or you can
ask that it be mailed to you by calling 1-800-277-9914.
Although you can apply for the Old Age Security Pension after you
have turned 65, it is important to remember that you cannot receive
more than 12 months of retroactive payments.
What are the details of the Old Age Security Pension?
- If you have lived in Canada for at least 40 years since turning
18 you will be entitled to a full pension.
- If you have lived in Canada for less time you may still qualify
for a full pension or you may qualify for a partial pension.
- For more information about your particular situation you can
contact Service Canada at 1-800-277-9914.
- Most people will receive their first monthly payment the month
after their 65th birthday.
- Pension payments will be increased annually to reflect the cost
of living.
Can you appeal decisions you do not agree with?
Yes. If you have been turned down for the Old Age Security Pension
or you are not receiving a full pension you should contact Service
Canada at 1-800-277-9914 for an explanation of the decision.
If you are not satisfied with the explanation you can ask for a
reconsideration of the decision. This request must be made in writing
within 90 days to the Regional Director of Income Security
Programs. You should include the following information in your
appeal letter.
- Your name, address, telephone number and Social Insurance
Number or Old Age Security Number. - Your reason for appealing including any facts to support your
position. - All information that supports your appeal.
- The date you received the denial letter.
- Your signature or that of your representative.
If you are not satisfied with the Regional Director’s response, you
can appeal the decision to the Office of the Commissioner of Review
Tribunals. You should submit a letter similar to the one described
above.
Click here for additional information about appealing a decision.
Download the Old Age Security
Pension Application - click here.
Pension Application - click here.
Visit the Service Canada website
for a list of Frequently Asked
Questions about the Old Age
Security Pension.
for a list of Frequently Asked
Questions about the Old Age
Security Pension.
| Appeals must be filed within 90 days of receiving notice of a decision |
| Appeal Letters |
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