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Seniors Benefit

A monthly payment for lower-income Alberta seniors who receive Old Age Security, on top of federal OAS and GIS.

Estimated value
Up to $3,946/year for a single senior (varies by living situation)
Check if I qualify →
Apply for this first — it unlocks other benefits: Old Age Security

Who qualifies

  • You must be 65+, have lived in Alberta 3+ months, be a citizen or PR, and receive the Old Age Security pension.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply once, near age 65

    Submit the Seniors Financial Assistance application. Once approved, it renews automatically from your tax information.

    Go to application ↗

Documents you will need

  • Filed tax return
  • Banking information
How often it is paid
Monthly

Good to know

  • Apply once through Seniors Financial Assistance — after that it renews from your tax return each year.

Often applied for together

Old Age SecurityGuaranteed Income Supplement
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Last verified: September 1, 2026