Closed
Source verified April 29, 2026
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
Financial and health support for eligible Albertans
Latest source updateLast Update: June 27, 2026Latest change: AISH eligibility was rewritten, several pages expanded to AISH and ADAP, and new July 2, 2026 publication notes appeared on supporting materials.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Latest change: AISH eligibility was rewritten, several pages expanded to AISH and ADAP, and new July 2, 2026 publication notes appeared on supporting materials.
AISH eligibility and application updates
AISH eligibility now uses stronger medical language, stating that applicants must have a severe disability that permanently prevents employment, and the page also adds a transition period with ADAP-related eligibility references and updated income and asset rules. Several AISH support pages were expanded to AISH and ADAP, including application, payment, contact, reporting-change, and federal disability supports pages. Those updates changed the application steps and support endpoints, replaced AISH worker references with Alberta Supports or AISH and ADAP contacts, and introduced new publication notes and resource links, including materials marked coming July 2, 2026.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
AISH provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a severe disability that permanently prevents employment. It may include living allowance, modified living allowance, child benefit, health benefits, and personal benefits.
/100
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
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Disability Income Assistance application form
- Disability Assistance Medical Report
- Required documents with your DIA Application
Official resources
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Adult Albertans
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents
- People with a severe disability that permanently prevents employment
Who is not eligible
- People under 18
- People who are not ordinarily resident in Alberta
- People without Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- People in a correctional institution or certain mental health facilities
Eligible expenses
- Living allowance
- Modified living allowance
- Child benefit
- Health benefits
- Personal benefits
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
Selection criteria
- Applicants who are receiving end-of-life palliative care and/or have been diagnosed with a terminal illness are prioritized.
How to apply
- Apply online for a Disability Income Assistance application.
- If you cannot apply online, complete the Disability Income Assistance application form.
- Submit your Disability Assistance Medical Report as part of your online DIA application or ask your health professional to submit it by fax or mail.
- Submit your DIA Application and supporting documents online, by fax, or by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- An AISH and ADAP staff member may request additional information if you have not provided all of the personal, financial or medical information required.
- When AISH and ADAP finds an overpayment, you will be sent a Notice of Overpayment.
- If you disagree with the Notice of Overpayment, you have 30 days from the date you get it to make a written request or file a written appeal.
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.
- Payments are made via direct deposit.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Program
What is the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)?
AISH provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a severe disability that permanently prevents employment. It may include living allowance, modified living allowance, child benefit, health benefits, and 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:
You are at least 18 years old and not eligible to receive an Old Age Security pension.
You live in Alberta and are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
You have a severe disability that permanently prevents employment.
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