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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Financial and health support for eligible Albertans
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
AISH provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent disability that limits their ability to earn a living. It may include living allowance, modified living allowance, child benefit, personal benefits, and health benefits.
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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
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- AISH Applicant form
- AISH Medical Report form
- Supporting personal, medical, and financial documents
- Direct deposit information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Adult Albertans
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- People with a permanent disability
Who is not eligible
- People under 18
- People who are not ordinarily resident in Alberta
- People without Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
Eligible expenses
- Living allowance, modified living allowance, and child benefit
- Emergency costs such as accommodation, child care, food, transportation, utility arrears, and replacement clothing
- Personal benefits for child care, school expenses, employment and training supports, moving, travel, and medical needs
- Special goods and services such as medical equipment, medical supplies, medical alert services, and service animal support
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs covered by another program or source
- Benefits not requested through the proper process
- Uses of benefits for a different purpose than intended
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed in the order received
- Priority is given to terminal illness and end-of-life palliative care cases
- Additional information may be requested before a decision is made
- Approved applicants are contacted by phone or letter
- Denied applicants receive a written explanation and appeal information
Additional information
- AISH recipients must report changes in their situation.
- Applicants may receive benefits in multiple forms.
- Appeals are available for AISH decisions.
- Some benefits may need to be repaid.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?
AISH provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent disability that limits their ability to earn a living. It may include living allowance, modified living allowance, child benefit, personal benefits, and health benefits.
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:
Adult Alberta resident
Permanent disability
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 1-877-644-9992.
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