Description

If you are a low-income senior living in the Northwest Territories (NWT), you may be eligible for the NWT Senior Citizen Supplementary Benefit (SCSB), a monthly payment of $196.

Benefit Amount

• $196 per month

Eligibility Criteria

You are automatically eligible for the SCSB if you receive the federal Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), or the Federal spouse’s allowance.

Application Process

You must complete an initial application for the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement. Each year after that, the income reported through your income tax return determines eligibility and the amount of monthly federal GIS.