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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Income 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 monthly income and health support to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent disability. It also covers related benefits and supports, including living allowance, child benefit, health benefits, and certain personal 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 with a disability
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
Who is not eligible
- People under 18
- People receiving Old Age Security
- People not living in Alberta
- People in a correctional facility or certain mental health facilities
Eligible expenses
- Living costs such as food, rent, and utilities
- Child-related costs
- Health-related needs and supplies
- Special diet, emergency, travel, and moving-related costs
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 monthly income and health support to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent disability. It also covers related benefits and supports, including living allowance, child benefit, health benefits, and certain personal 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
Meets financial criteria
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