To qualify for the $400 annual benefit applicants must have been a resident of New Brunswick on December 31, 2011 and a recipient of a benefit under the Old Age Security Act (Canada), notably:
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the $400 annual benefit applicants must have been a resident of New Brunswick on December 31, 2011 and a recipient of a benefit under the Old Age Security Act (Canada), notably:
- The Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) during 2011 (must be 65 years or older) or
- the Federal Allowance for the Survivor during 2011 (must be between 60-64 years old) or
- the Federal Allowance during 2011 (must be between 60-64 years old).
Important: Persons in receipt of a Federal allowance who are under the age of 60 do not qualify for this benefit.
Where both spouses receive the GIS and reside in the same household, only one $400.00 benefit will be granted. However, where spouses live separately (for example, one residing in a nursing home), both will be eligible for the benefit.
APPLICATION FORM
Application forms are now available and the Department of Finance will begin to issue payments after April 1, 2012. To access the application for the 2012 benefit, click “here”. Forms can also be obtained by visiting any Service New Brunswick Center.
INQUIRIES
Should you require further information on this program, please contact the Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division at 1-800-669-7070.
INQUIRIES RELATING TO FEDERAL BENEFITS
If you do not currently receive the GIS or one of the other federal benefits and would like more information, please contact the federal Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada at:
