Senior's Supplement Rate Table

Last updated on October 1, 2024

Effective: October 1, 2024

The following table shows how to calculate the Senior’s Supplement (SS) based on October 1, 2024, federal Old Age Security (OAS)/Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)/Allowance payment levels.

The asterisk indicates the most recent rate table changes

Supplement Single
or married to spouse not on OAS/GIS/Allowance
Married
(both on OAS/GIS)
(each) x 2 = Couple

Married (Spouse on Allowance)

Pensioner

Married (Spouse on Allowance)

Spouse

OAS *$727.67 *$727.67

*$727.67

*$727.67
GIS +$1,086.88 +*$ 654.23 +*$ 654.23 +*$ 654.23
  *$1,814.55 *$1,381.90 *$1,381.90 *$1,381.90
Seniors Supplement +$99.30 +$110.25 +$110.25 +$99.83
      *$ 1,492.15 +*$ 1,481.73
Guaranteed Totals *$ 1,913.85 =*$2,984.30   =*$ 2973.88

 *Rate Table for seniors over 75 years old

Supplement Single
or married to spouse not on OAS/GIS/Allowance
Married
(both on OAS/GIS)
(each) x 2 = Couple

Married (Spouse on Allowance)

Pensioner

Married (Spouse on Allowance)

Spouse

OAS *$ 800.44 *$ 800.44

*$ 800.44

*$ 800.44
GIS +*$1,086.88 +*$654.23 +*$654.23 +*$654.23
  *$ 1,887.32 *$ 1,454.67 *$ 1,454.67 *$ 1,454.67
Seniors Supplement +$99.30 +$110.25 +$110.25 +$99.83
      *$1,564.92 +*$1,554.50
Guaranteed Totals *$1,986.62 =*$3,129.84   =*$3119.42

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 Senior's Supplement and the family receives top up from BCEA, the system 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 system.                                                                                                                                     

For more information see BC Seniors Supplement Rates by Income and Marital Status (PDF, 387.14 kb).

This webpage was last updated: October 1, 2024