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Financial assistance resources
Provincial resources
The Alberta Seniors Benefit program is an income-based program, which provides a monthly cash benefit and determines Alberta Health Insurance premium exemptions for eligible seniors.
The Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program is an income-based program that provides a lump-sum cash payment to lower-income seniors facing financial difficulties.
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) provides financial and health benefits for adult Albertans with a permanent disability that severely impairs their ability to earn a living. The level of benefits depends on income and assets. The maximum living allowance is $1000 per month and additional benefits (personal income support benefits) may be provided to meet clients' special needs.
The Alberta Aids to Daily Living program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies. An assessment by a health care professional determines the equipment and supplies that an Albertan can receive through this program.
Income Support from Alberta Human Resources and Employment provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter.
Federal resources
The www.drugcoverage.ca site allows Canadians to view what health benefits are available to them through private insurance plans, provincial/territorial drug benefit programs or federal programs. This site is non-commercialized and does not accept sponsorship or advertising.
Social Development Canada has a number of income security programs including Employment Insurance Sick Benefits, the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Canada Pension Disability Benefits, Guaranteed Income Supplement, as well as the Allowance and the Allowance for the Survivor.
For information on Review Tribunals for the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security appeals, a video is available that provides:
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a snapshot of the Review Tribunal process
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useful tips to assist you
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answers to many commonly asked questions
Click here to learn more about the video.
Last modified on:
26 June 2008
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