The Alberta government provides financial and health support to eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that limits them from earning a living through AISH. The AISH recipients and Albertans who wish to apply for this benefit can read the article to learn about the payment dates and benefits of the program.
AISH Payment Date
Earlier this year, the Alberta government returned to the previous payment schedule of AISH, where AISH recipients used to receive the payments four days before the end of the month. The government took this decision after long criticism from the citizens that they can‘t manage their expenses when the payments are made on the first day of the month.
Four years ago, the Alberta government changed the AISH payment schedule to the first day of the month for the AISH recipients. Now, with the change, the AISH recipients have been receiving their payment for four days before the Month.
Hence, the recipients must have already received the AISH monthly payment for July on 25 June 2024. If the payment day falls on a weekend or holiday, the government will process their payment on the last business day before payment day. The AISH recipients can mark the following upcoming 2024 AISH payment dates on their calendars:
| Month | Payment Date |
| August | 26 July 2024 |
| September | 27 August 2024 |
| October | 24 September 2024 |
| November | 28 October 2024 |
| December | 26 November 2024 |
Important Note: The AISH recipients who opted for Direct deposit would receive the payment on the exact date, whereas AISH recipients who chose to get their payment via check through mail can expect their payment within three business days of the payment date.
Who will receive the AISH payments?
The Albertans should meet the following eligibility requirements to continue receiving the AISH benefits from the government under the AISH program:
Age Limit:
- You must attain the age of 18 years old to receive the AISH payment.
- Old-age people can also receive the AISH benefits if they are not entitled to receive Old Age Security Pension.
Residency:
- You must be living in Alberta as a permanent resident and have Canadian citizenship.
- People living in an Alberta mental health facility or Correctional facility are not eligible.
Medical Condition:
- You must have a permanent medical condition(mental/physical/impairment) that is the main reason limiting your capability to earn a living.
- You must meet the additional criteria, where you are expected to look for, maintain, or accept reasonable employment to earn a living, and you use rehabilitation or training to improve your condition.
Financial Criteria:
- The government has divided the financial criteria into three categories, non-exempt, expected income, and partially-exempt income. The Albertans whose non-exempt income and assets do not exceed the income limit of $100,000 can receive the AISH payments.
- The recipients can check the AISH program on the official website to check the exempted income, such as cash gifts, death benefits, income tax refunds, etc.
AISH Payment Amount & Benefits 2024
The AISH program offers many financial and health benefits for the recipients to improve their living and support them with expenses that arise due to their medical conditions. Hence, the payment for AISH recipients may vary depending on the allowance they get under the AISH coverage according to their conditions.
The AISH benefits cover the following benefits that Albertans can receive via the AISH program:
- Living Allowance to support you with your living costs, such as rent, food, utilities, etc. The payout depends on your and your spouse’s income. The average living allowance for Albertans is around $1863 for 2024 year.
- Child benefits for the AISH recipients with dependent children to support them in raising their children. According to the 2024 rates, AISH recipients with dependent children can receive:
- $222 for a first dependent child and
- $111 for each additional dependent child.
- Health benefits to cover the health needs of the AISH recipients, their spouses, and children.
- Personal Benefits to cover your specific needs like hospital emergency, special diet, some specific medical device, etc. The Alberta government provides three types of personal benefits under the AISH program to Albertans depending on their health needs, children’s needs, or any personal emergency.
How to apply for the AISH benefits?
The Albertans who haven’t applied for the AISH program can check the application process for the AISH program below to apply for benefits:
- Albertans who fulfill the eligibility requirements of the AISH program can apply for the program online or download the AISH application form PDF from the official website.
- You may need to present your medical condition documents, and income support documents along with other documents to support your application for the AISH program.
- If you are opting for the offline method, you must submit the application form to the authority via the following method:
- Fax: 1 877 969 3006
- Post: AISH, PO BOX 17000 Station Main, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4B3
- The applicants will receive the payment via their selected method after the approval of their application from the authority.
- If you still have questions or need assistance to complete your online application, you can call the Alberta Supports Contact Center at 1 877 644 9992 or 780 644 9992 (for Edmonton)
The AISH recipients who have left the program can reopen the AISH benefits if they meet the following conditions:
- You did not leave the AISH program due to a change in your medical conditions.
- It’s been two years not more than that since you last received your AISH payments under the AISH program.
What changes should the AISH recipients report to avoid overpayment?
The AISH recipients should report the following situations to the authorities to make sure their payment continues and to avoid overpayment:
- Medical condition
- Marital or Relationship status
- Address change
- Addition of Children or children turning 18
- Ability to work
- Change in Employment
- Financial changes
- Changes in eligibility for health and personal benefits
- When your child no longer stays with you.
- Or any other change that can impact your AISH payments.
If you have any of the above changes that could affect your AISH payments, you must contact your AISH worker.
The Alberta government provides the AISH payments to improve the living standard for the Albertans struggling to make a living due to their medical condition, so, if you meet the eligibility, apply for the program, and if you are already a recipient, you can expect your next payout on the scheduled date.