Seniors in British Columbia: pensions, supplements and programs
Federal pensions (OAS, GIS, CPP) and the provincial programs for seniors in British Columbia, with their amounts.
Federal pensions that follow you
These federal amounts are the same in every province and territory.
| Amount | October to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly, age 65 to 74 | $762.50 |
| Maximum monthly, age 75 and over | $838.75 |
| No pension if 2025 net world income reaches (65 to 74) | $152,062 |
| Recovery tax starts above (2025 income) | $93,454 |
| Amount | October to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly, single, widowed or divorced | $1,138.90 |
| Single: annual income must be under | $23,112 |
| Maximum monthly, spouse receives full OAS | $685.56 |
| Couple (both OAS): combined income must be under | $30,528 |
| Amount | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Maximum monthly at age 65 | $1,507.65 |
| Average for new beneficiaries (July 2026) | $858.34 |
| Year's maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) | $74,600 |
Programs for seniors in British Columbia
We list no provincial seniors program with published figures for this province or territory.
Health and dental
See the health guide for British Columbia for drug plans, your health card and dental help.
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
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- Working in British Columbia: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to British Columbia: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in British Columbia: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in British Columbia: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in British Columbia: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in British Columbia: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in British Columbia: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in British Columbia: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in British Columbia: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to British Columbia: nominee program, steps and processing times