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COVID-19 Financial Support for Seniors

Seniors eligible for Old Age Security pension will receive a one time, tax free, payment of $300 this week.

An additional $200 will be sent to seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement. If you are eligible to get both, your payment will be $500

 


You do not have to apply. If you were eligible to receive the Old Age Security pension or the Guaranteed Income Supplement in June, you will receive the one-time payment this week.

This payment is tax free, you will not have to report this amount in your 2020 tax return.

  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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