Introduction
People with disabilities who live in Alberta and who meet the necessary age, financial, medical, and ability to work requirements may be eligible to receive Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). AISH provides financial assistance to those who qualify.
Each step involved in the application process for AISH will be described in detail in this guide. You can leave the site and come back later when you have more time, energy, and the documents you may need in a step.
If you require emergency financial assistance to help access basic needs (for example, shelter, food, clothing, or transportation) you may contact the 24-hour Emergency Income Support Contact Centre.
Benefit information
This process may take you several months from start to finish
This website helps you go through the application process step-by-step. You can take your time on each step. You can leave the site and come back later when you have more time, energy, and the documents you may need in a step.
If you are approved to receive AISH
You will get a monthly living allowance up to $1,787 per month for a single person with no dependents.
You may be eligible for other benefits such as the modified living benefit, the child benefit, health benefits, or personal benefits.
I am Indigenous. Is the journey different for me?
If you are Indigenous, you are eligible for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). As with non-Indigenous persons, you are required to apply for any other benefits you may be eligible for, such as benefits from the federal government.