Supports for Seniors
Below you will find a list of resources and further information on programs and tax credits specifically designed for seniors. If you have questions or need support with any of these programs you can contact Graham McGregor’s constituency office at graham.mcgregor@pc.ola.org or 289-298-1049.
Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit
The Seniors’ Home Safety Tax Credit is a temporary, refundable personal income tax credit that can help you make your home safer and more accessible, helping you stay in your home longer.
Trillium Drug Program (TDP)
Get help paying for prescription drugs when you qualify for the Ontario Drug Benefit program.
Provincial Land Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities
Low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities can get a partial deferral of provincial land tax and education tax.
Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit
If you’re 65 years or older, find out if you could get a tax credit to help with public transit costs.
Dental Care for Low-Income Seniors
Learn how eligible seniors 65 years or older can access free, routine dental care through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The program is designed to support low-income seniors.
Assisted Devices Program
Learn how you can get help paying for equipment and supplies through the Assistive Devices Program
Helplines
211 Ontario
Get information and referrals to community, government, social and health services, including mental health resources, across Ontario.
Call 2-1-1 or toll-free at: 1-877-330-3213
Live chat online
Email
Ontario Caregiver Helpline
Provides caregivers with a one-stop resource for information and support, including a 24/7 helpline.
Call 1-833-416-2273 or connect to live chat online.
Seniors Safety Line
The Seniors Safety Line is a 24/7, confidential and free resource that provides information, referrals and support in over 150 languages for seniors experiencing abuse.
Call 1-866-299-1011 for support. If you are in danger right now, call 911 or your local police.
Provincial Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors
Manage your finances
Stay healthy and active
Find a place to live
Driving and transportation
Plan for the future (scams & fraud, emergencies, legal matters and advance care planning)
Government Pensions
Seniors in Ontario can apply for pensions and programs from both the federal and provincial governments. Find out about eligibility requirements, how much money you could receive, and how to apply for the:
- Canada Pension Plan – provides pensions and benefits when contributors retire, become disabled, or pass away
- Old Age Security pension – a monthly payment available to most people age 65 or older.
- Guaranteed Income Supplement – provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada
- Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) – a provincial program that ensures a guaranteed minimum income for qualifying Ontario seniors.
Pensions and benefits for veterans
Benevolent funds assist veterans, ex-service personnel and their dependents. The assistance is usually for basic needs such as food and housing.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada offers a range of services and benefits to eligible veterans and others. The benefits are available for conditions related to service in the Merchant Navy, Canadian Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or those serving in support of the Canadian Forces in wartime or in Special Duty/Operational Areas.
Get more information and find out how to apply for disability benefits.
Health Care Programs and Services
Ontario Healthcare Programs and Services
Seniors in Ontario have access to many health care programs and services in their communities.
Get more information about how to access provincial health care programs and services including:
- the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older
- the Ontario Drug Benefit Program helps people age 65 and older pay for prescription drugs (with a valid Ontario health card)
- the Low-Income Seniors Co-Payment Drug Program helps seniors with low incomes (under the Ontario Drug Benefit Program)
- the Assistive Devices Program provides support if you have a long-term physical disability and provides access to personalized assistive devices
- Health Care Connect helps you find a doctor or nurse practitioner if you don’t have one
- Telehealth Ontario call or chat using this confidential service for health advice or general health information from a registered nurse
- Thehealthline.ca find a list of health and community services in your area
- ConnexOntario provides information and referral services to access mental health and addictions (drug, alcohol, problem gambling) supports across the province