One-Time Grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement Recipients Who Received Pandemic Benefits
This non-taxable payment is to compensate Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Allowance recipients who saw a reduction or lost their benefits since July 2021 due to the receipt of pandemic payments in 2020.
The amount you will receive is equivalent to the sum of benefits you have lost since July 2021 because you received a pandemic benefit in 2020.
The one-time grant will be equal to the total 12-month reduction or loss.
How to apply: You do not have to apply. If you are eligible, you will automatically receive the One-Time grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement Recipients who received pandemic benefits.
Date of payment: This payment will be issued automatically during the week of April 19, 2022.
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Date
Mar 21, 2022
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By
Government of Canada
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