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Senior's Supplement (Effective July 1, 2008)

The following table shows how to calculate the Senior's Supplement (SS) based on July 1, 2008 federal (OAS)/ (GIS)/Allowance payment levels.

	Single or married to spouse not on OAS/GIS/Allowance	Married (both on OAS/GIS) (each) x 2 = Couple	Married (Spouse on Allowance)
			Pensioner	Spouse
OAS	$505.83	$505.83	$505.83	$505.83
GIS	+$638.46	+$421.62	+$421.62	+$421.62
	$1,144.29	$927.45	$927.45	$927.45
Senior's Supplement	$49.30	+$60.25	+$60.25	+$49.83
			$987.70	$977.28
Guaranteed Totals	=$1,193.59	=$1,975.40		=$1,954.98

OAS/GIS/Allowance are reviewed for adjustment quarterly.

Note:

In cases where the family unit consists of a couple where one adult only receives OAS/GIS/Allowance and the SS and the family receives top up from BCEA, the Management Information System (MIS) will automatically deduct these payments. Deductions are first taken from the family's support portion, then the shelter portion. Any remaining entitlement will be paid by the MIS.