$1,000 + $946 Extra & OAS Payments in February 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

There are rumors going around in Canada right now about $1000 OAS and additional $946 payment, about which some updates have been given by CRA recently. After such updates, seniors are expected to receive more payment in February 2025. But before trusting such updates, it is important that seniors verify these updates from official CRA announcements.

As per the official announcement of CRA, this $1000 and $946 OAS payment is not completely trustworthy. Officially, this $1000 OAS payment will be given to those seniors who will postpone receiving their OAS payment till the age of 70. This means that those people who will postpone their old-age benefit receipt till 70 years can get this $1000.

The regular OAS payment received at the age of 65 is $727.67. This $946 can be the GIS payment that seniors can claim. These $1000 and $946 OAS payments are estimated payments that seniors may receive. The $1000 OAS payment is the payment that seniors may receive if they defer their OAS payments until age 70.

The $946 additional payment that seniors may receive under GIS is an average GIS payment, but it is not the maximum payment. The maximum GIS payment may be $1086.88 per month. The CRA does not officially announce these payments, as these payments vary depending on the seniors’ situation. Seniors should check their MSCA if they want to know their individual payment information.

CRA Old Age Security Benefit 2025- Highlights 

Who Is Eligible For $1000 OAS & $946 Extra Payment In 2025?

$1000 OAS Payment:

• This $1000 OAS payment will only be available to seniors who defer their OAS payments until age 70.
• Seniors must have legal status in Canada.
• Seniors must have legal status in Canada for 10 years after turning 18.
• Their annual income must be the following:

$946 GIS Payment:

• This $946 GIS payment can be received by seniors as young as 65.
• Seniors must have legal status in Canada.
• Those who have legal status in Canada for 10 years after turning 18 can receive this payment.
• Seniors must also receive an old-age payment from the CRA.
• Their annual income must be the following:

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This $1000 and $946 payments have not been officially announced, but they will be distributed according to the OAS schedule. The CRA sends these payments by direct deposit and cheque.

Fact Check: OAS $1000 & Extra $946 Payment 2025

This $1000 and $946 OAS payment has not been officially provided by the CRA, but may be reliable if the $1000 is taken as the OAS deferred payment, and may be reliable if the $946 is taken as the GIS average payment.

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OAS and GIS payments vary depending on the seniors age and residency status. For reliable updates, seniors should visit the Service Canada page.

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