Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System benefit rates

If you’re a senior with low income, you may qualify for monthly Guaranteed Annual Income System payments. #Maximum payment and allowable private income amounts for the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 are: * $92 monthly for single seniors (maximum monthly payment amount), your annual private income must be less than $4,416 * $184 monthly for senior couples (maximum monthly payment amount), your annual private income must be less than $8,832 The data is organized by private income levels. GAINS payments are provided on top of the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments you may receive from the federal government. Learn more about the Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System This data is related to The Retirement Income System in Canada Join the Ontario Ministry of Finance for a free webinar to help you learn about tax credits, benefits, and other programs available to support Ontario seniors with a low income. Visit ontario.ca/TaxTalk to learn more.

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Government of Ontario

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2026-07-08