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Senior Welfare

 

Old Age Security (OAS) Pension

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  • If you are 65 years of age or older and have lived in Canada for 10 years or more after turning 18, you can apply for the OAS pension which provides monthly benefits to eligible Canadians. You don’t have to be retired to receive the basic OAS pension, but you must apply for it.

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Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program

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  • The Ontario Drug Benefit program covers most of the cost of more than 4,400 prescription drug products

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  • Eligible only for Ontario residents and prescriptions must be filled in an Ontario pharmacy to be covered. Make sure your Ontario health card is valid (for example, it hasn’t expired).

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  • Your pharmacist will need your health card to confirm your eligibility for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.

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Provincial Tax Credits and Benefits

 

  • Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) – The OTB combines the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit and Northern Ontario Energy Credit. Most recipients receive monthly OTB payments. -19- 1-866-ONT-TAXS (1-866-668-8297) www.ontario.ca/trilliumbenefit

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  • Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant – Up to $500 for each eligible household to help offset property taxes if you own your own home. www.ontario.ca/seniortaxgrant

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  • Low-Income Energy Assistance Program – Low-income customers can get up to $500 in emergency assistance for your electricity bills ($600 if your home is heated electrically) and $500 for gas bills. Contact a social service or government agency. www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/OEB/consumers

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  • Ontario Electricity Support Program – The program provides low-income consumers with a monthly on-bill credit to reduce their electricity bill. The amount of the monthly credit will depend on how many people live in your home and your combined household income. www.OntarioElectricitySupport.ca

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A full list and description of senior-related tax programs can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/page/seniors-manage-your-finances#section-0

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