Revenue and Taxation Division
PO Box 3000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 1-800-669-7070
New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit
To assist low-income seniors in New Brunswick, the government offers an annual benefit to qualifying applicants.
To qualify for the 2021 annual benefit of $400 the applicant must have been a resident of New Brunswick on December 31, 2020 and a recipient of a benefit under the Old Age Security Act (Canada), notably:
- The Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (must be 65 years or older) or
- the Federal Allowance for the Survivor (must be between 60-64 years old) or
- the Federal Allowance (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 forms will be available online and the Department of Finance will begin to issue payments after April 1, 2021. To access the application for the 2021 benefit, go to Visit the website. Forms can also be obtained by visiting any Service New Brunswick Center.
Should you require further information on this program, please contact the Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division at 1-800-669-7070.