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The Old Age Security (OAS) provides pension benefits to citizens and legal residents of Canada who have lived in the country for 10 or more years as an adult (after turning 18). The '''Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)''' is an additional monthly benefit paid to Canadian residents who receive Old Age Security pension and have little or no other income.  
The Old Age Security (OAS) provides pension benefits to citizens and legal residents of Canada who have lived in the country for 10 or more years as an adult (after turning 18). The '''Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)''' is an additional monthly benefit paid to Canadian residents who receive Old Age Security pension and have little or no other income.  


====When do I apply for OAS? ====
Apply for Old Age Security benefits six months before you turn 65. For help in making an application, contact your local Service Canada office, or agencies that help seniors in your community.
Apply for Old Age Security benefits six months before you turn 65. For help in making an application, contact your local Service Canada office, or agencies that help seniors in your community.


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