What This Is
The New Brunswick Low Income Seniors Benefit is an annual benefit paid by the Government of New Brunswick to qualifying low-income seniors. It is administered by the province and is separate from benefits under the federal Old Age Security Act (OAS).
How Much
The official page states that the 2026 annual benefit is $629.
The official page states that where both spouses receive the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and reside in the same household, only one $629 benefit will be granted. However, where spouses live separately (for example, one residing in a nursing home), both will be eligible for the benefit.
Who Qualifies
To qualify for the 2026 annual benefit, the applicant must meet both of the following:
- Have been a resident of New Brunswick on December 31, 2025; and
- Be a recipient of a benefit under the Old Age Security Act (Canada), specifically one of the following three:
- The Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) during 2025 (must be 65 years or older); or
- The Federal Allowance for the Survivor during 2025 (must be between 60-64 years old); or
- The Federal Allowance during 2025 (must be between 60-64 years old).
The official page notes: persons in receipt of a federal allowance who are under the age of 60 do not qualify for this benefit.
How to Apply
The official page states that applications for the 2026 Low-Income Seniors Benefit will be available on April 1, 2026.
Application methods (listed in parallel by the official page):
- Apply online;
- Print the application, complete it, and mail it to:
Accounts Payable
Service New Brunswick
P. O. Box 1900
Fredericton, N.B.
E3B 5G4
Application forms are also available at Service New Brunswick centres.
The official page also provides: Apply Online, Download PDF, Third Party Help Guide, and Direct Deposit Application form.
Deadline and Processing Time
- The application deadline is December 31, 2026.
- The official page states: please allow up to 4 weeks processing time from the point of applying.
Other Notes from the Official Page
The official page states: for faster processing and quicker payment, you are encouraged to apply online and sign up for direct deposit. This is the official page's own wording.
Inquiries
For further information on this program, the official page lists the Low-Income Seniors Benefit toll-free line: 1-833-796-0944.
If you do not currently receive the GIS or one of the other federal benefits and would like more information, the official page lists the federal Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada at: 1-800-277-9914 for service in English, or 1-800-277-9915 for service in French.
Related Resources
The official page also lists:
- CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
- Property Tax Deferral Program for Seniors
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