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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Living, personal, health, and child benefits
Latest source updateLast Update: August 10, 2026Latest change: The AISH page now presents Disability Income Assistance (DIA) for AISH and ADAP, with updated apply/reapply instructions and the July 2, 2026 transition guidance removed.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The AISH page now presents Disability Income Assistance (DIA) for AISH and ADAP, with updated apply/reapply instructions and the July 2, 2026 transition guidance removed.
AISH page updated to DIA application
The page now shows the Disability Income Assistance (DIA) application instead of an AISH-specific landing page, and it now covers both AISH and the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP). It also adds benefit categories and “apply or reapply” language, while removing the July 2, 2026 transition guidance and the prior submit/wait instructions. The contact wording changed from Contact Center to Contact Centre, and the office-hours wording now says statutory holidays.
Funding available
$ 1,940
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
People with a severe disability that is a substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that permanently prevents employment.
See full eligibility
Overview
The Disability Income Assistance Application covers two programs: AISH and ADAP. Depending on your situation, benefits may include a living allowance, personal benefits, health benefits, and child benefits, with those categories listed on the application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,940 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Disability Income Assistance application form
- Disability Assistance Medical Report
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- People with a severe disability that is a substantial impairment of mental or physical functioning that permanently prevents employment.
- People with a severe disability that is permanent, for which all relevant treatment that could lessen the impairment has been completed, and in which no improvement is expected.
- People who are at least 18 years old and not eligible to receive an Old Age Security pension.
- People who live in Alberta and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- People who meet the financial eligibility criteria.
Who is not eligible
- People in a correctional facility or some mental health facilities such as Alberta Hospital Edmonton
Eligible expenses
- Living costs such as food, rent and utilities
- Raising your dependent children
- Health needs for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children
- A special diet or assistance in an emergency
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Using your benefits for a different purpose than you are supposed to
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Disability Income Assistance applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
- Applicants receiving end-of-life palliative care and/or diagnosed with a terminal illness are prioritized.
How to apply
- Sign in via Alberta.ca to continue or view your DIA application.
- Create an application to apply or reapply for DIA, or find out if DIA is right for you.
Processing and Agreement
- The AISH program must issue written notification(s) to the client advising that they have the right to provide additional information to AISH that may impact the calculation of the potential overpayment, within 30 days of receiving Letter EMP12201.
- The AISH program must issue written notification(s) to the client advising of the director (or delegate) decisions to confirm the assessed overpayment, to require full repayment of the amount owing, and of the client’s right to appeal each decision to the AISH Appeal Panel within 30 days of receiving Letter EMP12210.
Additional information
- If you receive AISH, you must inform the AISH program of the approval or denial of your Canada Disability Benefit and/or Disability Tax Credit application.
- You are responsible for reporting any changes in your situation to an AISH or ADAP worker as soon as possible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Program
What is the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?
The Disability Income Assistance Application covers two programs: AISH and ADAP. Depending on your situation, benefits may include a living allowance, personal benefits, health benefits, and child benefits, with those categories listed on the application.
How much funding can be received?
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Funds up to $1,940 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program?
To be eligible for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program, you must:
Have a severe disability that permanently prevents employment and meet the financial eligibility criteria.
Be at least 18 years old and not eligible to receive an Old Age Security pension.
Live in Alberta and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Who can I contact for more information about the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at scss.ascc@gov.ab.ca or by phone at 1-866-644-5135.
Where is the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) available?
The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is funded by Government of Alberta