Income-Tested Benefit Renewals

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Many of the benefits that Service Canada administers—including the Canadian Dental Care Plan, Canada Disability Benefit, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement—are distributed in part based on the income information provided in a client’s most recent income tax return. Current clients must file their tax return before the April 30 deadline to ensure they remain eligible for the following benefits and receive accurate payments without interruptions.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) CDCP

2026-2027 benefit year: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 Renewal period: April 15, 2026, to June 1, 2026

Every year, CDCP members must act to renew their coverage to maintain their eligibility. Renewal is not automatic, even if the member’s circumstances have not changed. Before renewing, current members must still be able to demonstrate they meet all eligibility criteria. Members are advised to submit their renewal application for 2026‑2027 by June 1, 2026. Renewing after June 1 may result in a gap in coverage. Note that dental services received during this gap will not be covered nor reimbursed. For members who choose not to renew, their CDCP coverage will end on June 30, 2026. Starting June 2, 2026, new applicants and members who missed the June 1 deadline can submit an application for 2026‑2027 online using the CDCP tab in My Service Canada Account, using the application at Canada.ca/my-dentalapplication, or by phone at 1‑833‑537‑4342 (1‑833‑677‑6262 for TTY).

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)

Automatic renewal period: June 2026

Every year, Service Canada conducts annual reviews of clients’ information to confirm they are still eligible and entitled to receive CDB payments. To be renewed automatically, eligible CDB clients must: • ensure they have a valid disability tax credit for 2026; and • file their 2025 tax return on time (and their partner’s if applicable). Service Canada will send you a letter with an eligibility decision once the review for the renewal is complete.

Income-Tested Benefit Renewals

Old Age Security (OAS)

Renewal period: July 2026 OAS clients must submit a tax return each year to receive their OAS pension. A client’s income tax return will be used to determine the net income. In most cases, Service Canada will automatically confirm a client’s renewed eligibility for the OAS pension. The amount a person receives through OAS depends on the individual’s marital status, net income and years of residence in Canada. 

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

Renewal period: July 2026 The GIS is a monthly, tax‑free payment for people 65 or older who: • get the Old Age Security pension • are a Canadian citizen or a legal resident • live in Canada • have an income that is below the maximum annual income threshold for the GIS based on marital status • are not currently under a sponsorship agreement The amount a person receives depends on the individual’s marital status, net income and years of residence in Canada. Service Canada reviews the eligibility of GIS clients every year in July based on the income declared in the previous year’s tax return. Entitled beneficiaries are automatically renewed. To be renewed automatically, an individual must submit their income tax return on time.