Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and severely limit a person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.

AISH health benefits and supplemental assistance may also assist clients’ cohabiting partners and dependent children.

Announcements

• Government Increases AISH rate—April 1, 2009
• Transfer of Homeless and Eviction Prevention Fund Benefits—April 1, 2009
• Other Announcements

Frequently Asked Questions

AISH Program Resources (AISH Tip Sheets, Legislation, Online Policy Manual and Other Information for Albertans with Disabilities)

Key AISH Contacts