Applications are now open for the 2025 New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit, offering a one-time payment of $616 to eligible seniors. This initiative aims to assist low-income seniors in managing household expenses amid rising living costs.​Country 94+1To Do Canada+1To Do Canada

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a resident of New Brunswick as of December 31, 2024.​Country 94+2nb.211.ca+2miramichirivervalley.com+2

• Be 60 years or older.​To Do Canada+2nb.211.ca+2Country 94+2

• Receive at least one of the following federal benefits:​To Do Canada+2nb.211.ca+2Government of New Brunswick+2

  • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for those 65 and older.​nb.211.ca+3To Do Canada+391.9 The Bend+3

  • Allowance Program for individuals aged 60 to 64.​CTV News+5nb.211.ca+5To Do Canada+5

  • Allowance for the Survivor Program for individuals aged 60 to 64.​nb.211.ca+491.9 The Bend+4Country 94+4

In households where both spouses receive the GIS and reside together, only one benefit will be issued. However, if spouses live separately, such as when one resides in a nursing home, both may be eligible for the payment. ​Government of New Brunswick+4To Do Canada+4miramichirivervalley.com+4

Application Process:

Applications are available online and at Service New Brunswick centres. Completed applications can be submitted online, dropped off at a Service New Brunswick centre, or mailed to:​Government of New Brunswick+7nb.211.ca+7miramichirivervalley.com+7