Open ProvincesSeniors in Prince Edward Island: pensions, supplements and programs
Federal pensions (OAS, GIS, CPP) and the provincial programs for seniors in Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
Seniors Independence Initiative
Help paying for practical services that let seniors stay at home.
| Amount | page of September 2024, thresholds unchanged in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Single: up to $22,253 / to $25,753 / to $29,253 / to $32,753 | $1,800 / $1,325 / $950 / $575 per year |
| Couple: up to $31,470 / to $34,970 / to $38,470 / to $41,970 | $1,800 / $1,325 / $950 / $575 per year |
- Net household income (line 23600) and assets of $100,000 or less, excluding your main residence, land and vehicles. Since April 2026 a declaration of assets replaces the three months of bank statements.
How to get it: Apply through Access PEI or the online service.
Health and dental
See the health guide for Prince Edward Island 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
- Renting in Prince Edward Island: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Prince Edward Island: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Prince Edward Island: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Prince Edward Island: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Prince Edward Island: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Prince Edward Island: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Prince Edward Island: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Prince Edward Island: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Prince Edward Island: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Prince Edward Island: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Prince Edward Island: nominee program, steps and processing times