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Seniors Federal Benfits Support Program
Proposal text
Seniors in Canada living below the poverty line across this country are currently set at $25,252, which is really not sufficient for the high price of food and accommodations. Many go without required medications or skip so they can eat. Some freeze in winter because they cannot afford heating bills. Some live in dilapidated housing because they need a roof over their head. Some get half of their CPP because they were forced to apply at age 60 because of the provincial governments, not by choice.
We need to increase the benefits of the social program to ensure Seniors get their full CPP when they turn 65, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Old Age Security (OAS) need to be increased to ensure the income for seniors meets the poverty line threshold in Canada or exceeds it by $1000. Drug plans to cover all costs for seniors, including co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy. Other Medical coverage and expenses such as eyeglasses need more comprehensive coverage for seniors.
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
The Green Party of Canada supports increasing the Income Benefits of all seniors-related social and health programs; and Supports allowing Seniors to receive their full CPP entitlement at age 65 and increasing CPP, OAS and GIS benefits to meet the poverty line threshold in Canada; and Supports that the Canadian Seniors Drug and Medical Plan will cover all costs for seniors, including the co-pay fees charged by the pharmacy, and cover other related medical costs up to 80%.
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
N/A
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
https://nationalseniorsstrategy.ca/the-four-pillars/pillar-1/older-canadians-and-poverty/
https://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/elderly-poverty-aspx/
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English
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Created at
28/04/2024 -
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I made some changes please let me know what you think I am open to suggestions to give this item some tooth and nails. Please respond to me at [email protected]
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