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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
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. Personal income support benefits include funding for continuous needs such as
costs associated with raising children, special diets and service animals and
one-time needs such as children's school supplies, exceptional travel and
emergencies. For a complete list, please see pages 2 and 3 of the Health benefits for AISH clients and their families include:
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Am I eligible to receive AISH benefits? To qualify for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program, everything on the following list must match your situation:
Please note: This list serves only as a general guideline for program eligibility. An AISH Administrator determines whether you qualify for AISH benefits. [ Back to top ]
Who receives AISH? About 33,000 Albertans receive AISH: about 32 percent because of mental illness, 23 percent because of developmental disabilities, and 45 percent have various physical disabilities. [ Back to top ]
How can I apply for AISH? To apply for AISH, you must complete an application form that
identifies yourself, your disability, your and your spouse/cohabiting
partner's income and assets, and
whether you can work or train to be self-supporting. You will need
to provide a medical report on your disability. You can
apply
at an It can take some time when you apply for AISH before a decision is
made. While your application is being processed, you may receive
assistance through the
Can I work and receive AISH? Yes. You keep your earnings; it is your AISH living allowance that
may be affected. For example a single person can earn $400 a month
without affecting their AISH living allowance. With this combination of AISH
and other income, you will have more monthly income overall. For more
information about employment income exemptions, talk to your worker or see page 7
of the If you no longer qualify for AISH because of your or your
spouse/cohabiting partner's employment earnings, you can keep receiving
your health benefits through the You may qualify for Rapid Re-instatement of AISH benefits if, for any reason, you should lose your employment income. No medical is required if application is made within two years and your medical condition has not changed. AISH clients can volunteer for an assessment of employability, or
seek assistance to connect with opportunities to learn, volunteer or
work. For more information, contact your worker or an
Can I appeal decisions about AISH? Yes. You have the right to appeal decisions made about AISH benefits.
More information about appeals is available from an
Can I receive Alberta Works Income Support benefits while I'm receiving AISH benefits? No. However, if you have needs in excess of the AISH benefits and otherwise qualify for
Where can I get more information about AISH? More details about the AISH program are available in the You can reach government offices toll-free by calling 310-0000 and then entering the government number you need, including the area code. Assistance is available Monday to Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Callers with TTY Deaf or Hard of Hearing Relay can reach Alberta government offices by dialing (780) 427-9999 in Edmonton or 1-800-232-7215 in other Alberta locations. Related Links:
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