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General Supplements
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Health Supplements and Programs
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- Medical Services Only (MSO)
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- Medical Services Plan and Medical Coverage
- Medical Supplies
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- Monthly Nutritional Supplement (MNS)
- Natal Supplement
- Nutritional Supplements
- Optical Services
- PharmaCare
- Supplement for Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Tube Feed Supplement
- Decisions, Reconsideration and Appeal
- Other Programs
Income and Exemptions
Contacts
Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
Refundable Medical Expense Supplement
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Family Bonus
For information on the maximum monthly amount paid by Canada Revenue Agency, visit their website at:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/cctb/cctb_pymnts-eng.html
Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan
Contact for information on the Canada Pension Plan, including how to apply and eligibility.
Service Canada
Telephone: 1 800 277-9914
http://servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.html
Refundable Medical Expense Supplement
Contact Canada Revenue Agency for information on the refundable medical expense supplement.
Canada Revenue Agency
Telephone: 1 800 959-8281
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/
rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/452-eng.html
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Contact information for any questions relating to the RDSP.
Service Canada
Telephone: 1 800 O-Canada or 1 800 622-6232
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/disability_issues/
disability_savings/index.shtml
