Description

Low-income senior’s income that increases your monthly income by $10 to $253.25.

Benefit Amount

Amount may vary

Eligibility Criteria

The Government of Canada calculates your monthly Yukon Seniors Income Supplement (YSIS) based on your Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) amount. Your GIS is calculated based on your income as declared in your tax return from the previous year. The federal government sends the names and addresses of Yukoners who should receive this supplement to the Government of Yukon.

Application Process

FIRST MUST: Apply for the Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement.

To get Old Age Security, you must:

• be 65 years of age or older; and
• meet Canadian legal status and residency requirements

You can also receive OAS if you’re a spouse between 60 and 64 and receive the Spouse’s Allowance or the Survivor’s Allowance.

To get the Guaranteed Income Supplement, you must:

• be 65 years of age or older;
• be receiving OAS;
• have a low income; and
• live in Canada.

More questions about the Yukon Seniors Income Supplement phone 867-667-5674, or toll free 1-800-661-0408 extension 5674.