Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

Eligibility for AISH

• You have a medical condition that substantially limits your ability to earn a living
• Your medical condition is likely to remain permanent
• There is no medical treatment, therapy, rehabilitation or training available that will help improve your ability to earn a living
• You are at least 18 years old
• You are not in a correctional facility or some mental health facilities such as Alberta Hospital Edmonton
• You meet financial eligibility criteria

What you may get

Depending on your situation, you may get:

• a monthly living allowance – money to pay for your living costs such as food, rent and utilities
• a monthly child benefit – money to assist you with raising your dependent children
• health benefits – assistance to cover health needs for you, your spouse or partner and your dependent children
• personal benefits – money over and above your monthly living allowance for specific needs such as a special diet or assistance in an emergency

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