Assured Income For The Severely Handicapped
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Disability advocates say Alberta government is ‘clawing back’ benefitsSome disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.PoliticsMar 23
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Alberta disability advocates question province’s new ADAP programThe Alberta government is launching a new program similar to AISH, but will allow those with disabilities who can work to earn more without losing access to benefits.PoliticsFeb 5
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Alberta program aims to help people with disabilities participate in workforceThe provincial government plans to launch a new social assistance regime, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program, in 2026.PoliticsFeb 4
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Feedback prompts Alberta government to move AISH, income-support payments to earlier datesAlberta is changing the payment schedule for people in the province who receive payments through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and other income supports.PoliticsJan 26, 2024
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Alberta cancer patient calls for changes to Income Support program“It's going to be a really tough six months to try to make ends meet and to make it through.”CanadaAug 11, 2023
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Southern Alberta family frustrated with AISH policyA southern Alberta family is pushing for change to some of Alberta’s social assistance programs after their circumstances left them in a major financial crunch.EconomyJul 6, 2023
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Feds working on ‘wrinkle’ that excluded AISH recipients from $500 rent top upThe federal government is working on a "policy wrinkle" that made Albertans who rely on AISH payments ineligible for the $500 rent top-up payment.CanadaMar 14, 2023
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Details on Alberta’s affordability payments expected ‘soon’Support is supposed to be on the way, but Albertans looking to get financial relief promised by the province for the new year will have to wait before they can apply.CanadaJan 2, 2023
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Minister asks feds to raise rent top up threshold, says thousands of Albertans on AISH ineligibleAlberta is asking Ottawa to adjust the criteria for its $500 rent top up, saying the current limit makes tens of thousands of Albertans with disabilities ineligible.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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Albertans receiving disability benefits will miss out on feds’ rent top up: AISH clientA woman who relies on provincial and federal disability benefits says she and other Albertans like her are ineligible for the federal government's one-time rent benefit.CanadaDec 14, 2022
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