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New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit
A yearly payment for low-income New Brunswick seniors who receive a federal Old Age Security benefit such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement or the Allowance.
Estimated value
$616 per year
Apply for this first â it unlocks other benefits: Guaranteed Income Supplement
Who qualifies
- You qualify if you were a New Brunswick resident on Dec 31 and receive the federal GIS, Allowance, or Allowance for the Survivor.
How to apply
- 1
Apply each year
Apply through the Province during the application period. You must reapply every year.
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Documents you will need
- Proof you receive OAS/GIS or the Allowance
How often it is paid
Yearly
Good to know
- You must reapply each year during the application period.
Often applied for together
Last verified: August 31, 2026