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Government Pensions

• Old Age Security (OAS)
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
• Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)
• Allowance (ages 60 to 64)

Money and Taxes

• OAS clawback (recovery tax)
• Delaying OAS and CPP
• Tax credits for seniors
• GST/HST credit (Groceries and Essentials Benefit)
• Payment dates

Health and Care

• Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Prescription drug plans
• Home care and support
• Hearing and vision help
• Medical expense tax credit

Home and Living

• Home Accessibility Tax Credit
• Property tax help
• Rent and housing help
• Heating and energy help
• Disability Tax Credit

Problems and Appeals

• Ask for a decision to be reviewed
• Appeal to the Social Security Tribunal
• Partial OAS and years in Canada
• Living outside Canada
• Overpayments and repayments

Community Help

• 211 help line
• Meals and food help
• Rides and transportation
• Help for caregivers
• Elder abuse and fraud