Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

Are you a person above the age of 18, living in Alberta, and have financial need? Do you have a disability? You may be eligible to receive financial support through Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).


Important information before applying for benefits

You will need a doctor and/or medical professional to fill in the medical forms which are part of some benefits application process (Disability Tax Credit, Canada Pension Plan-Disability and provincial and territorial benefits).

If you do not already have a doctor who knows you, your medical history and how you are impacted in your daily living with a disability, please see below on how to find a doctor who will work with you.

How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner who will work with you

In this section :

  1. Introduction
  2. Eligibility
  3. How to apply
  4. After you apply – approved or denied
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Resources

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