Old Age Security Benefits Estimator
This estimator helps you find the Old Age Security (OAS) benefits you're eligible for and estimates your monthly payments.
2021-10-01
Project stage:live
The estimator is ready to use for retirement planning.
Why we built the estimator
Problem
Finding OAS benefit amounts is complex, and only some information is available online.
Goal
Make it easier to learn about OAS benefits and help prepare Canadians to apply for them.
How you helped
Clients guided the development of this tool. Your participation was important and allowed us to gather over:
- 2,750 feedback surveys
- 70 usability tests at different stages of the project
- 2.5 million visits to the estimator during the beta phase
Timeline
Discovery
October 2021 to March 2023
- Understand client journey, create prototype and logic
Alpha
April to June 2023
- Make the estimator available to the public and gather feedback
Beta
July 2023 to March 2025
- Improve the estimator with most requested features
Live
April 2025 onwards
- Maintain the estimator and update periodically
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