Payments can increase in January, April, July, and October of each year if there is an increase in the national cost-of-living. Your first cheque is payable the month following your 65th birthday. If you do not apply for the pension until after your 65th birthday, any back payments due to you, up to a maximum of 12 months, will be included in your first pension cheque.
You must apply for this pension. If possible, send in your application six months before your 65th birthday. Application forms are available at any Income Security Programs office or by telephoning the Telecentre toll-free number at:
English: 1-800-277-9914
French: 1-800-277-9915
TTY ONLY:
1-800-255-4786