Provincial Programs
Senior's Supplement
The Senior's Supplement is a provincial top-up to the federal Old Age
Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, or Federal Allowance
payments. It is paid on a monthly basis to low-income residents of B.C.
over 65 years old.
The maximum monthly supplement will be $49.30 for single seniors and
$120.50 for senior couples and is paid automatically to eligible recipients.
Seniors do not have to apply. The following link has information on Senior
Supplement Rates: http://www.eia.gov.bc.ca/mhr/ss.htm
For more information on the Senior’s Supplement contact:
1-866-866-0800
Senior's Supplement Program
9950 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, B.C.
V8W 9R3
B.C. Employment and
Assistance Program:
The B.C. Employment and
Assistance program aids
British Columbians by helping
them move from income
assistance to steady
employment and by providing
income assistance to those
who are unable to fully
participate in the workforce.
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Did you know…?
that if you are 65 years of age you are exempt from the work search portion of the
B.C. Employment and Assistance Program.
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