Seniors

Canada Pension Plan

Service Canada offers an automated telephone service that provides general information about Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits, including how to apply. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you call, you can also use self-service options to:

  • check your application status
  • confirm your monthly payment amount and date

To get more information or make changes to your account, you may speak with a CPP representative during business hours.

To access information about your account, you will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and other personal information.

Canada and the United States Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Canada and the United States TTY: 1-800-255-4786
The hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time, Monday to Friday.

Old Age Security & Guaranteed Income Supplement

Service Canada offers an automated telephone service that provides general information about Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor, including how to apply. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When you call, you can also use self-service options to:

  • check your application status
  • confirm your monthly payment amount and date

To get more information or make changes to your account, you may speak with an OAS representative during business hours.

To access information about your account, you will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) and other personal information.

Canada and the United States Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Canada and the United States TTY: 1-800-255-4786
The hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time, Monday to Friday.

Alberta Blue Cross for Seniors

The Government of Alberta provides seniors with premium-free coverage for prescriptions drugs and other health-related services not covered under the AHCIP.

  • Alberta Blue Cross administers the Coverage for Seniors program and claims.
  • AHCIP manages eligibility and registration.

The Coverage for Seniors program does not provide travel insurance.

If you are planning to travel outside of the province or country, you are advised to purchase travel insurance to cover emergency hospital and medical expenses.

Phone Edmonton: 780-498-8000
Phone Calgary: 403-234-9666
Toll free: 1-800–661-6995

Marquis Foundation Affordable Living for Seniors

cao@marquisfoundation.ca

Phone: 403-485-2636

Phone: 403-485-2422

Fax: 403-485-2393