You are eligible to begin receiving benefits the month of your 65^th birthday. 

If you are a new Alberta resident, you are eligible to begin receiving benefits:

• the month of your 65th birthday, or
• the month following three full months of permanent residency in Alberta (e.g. If you moved to Alberta on July 15, you are eligible to receive benefits on October 1),

whichever is later.

Cash benefits are retroactive for up to 11 months prior to the date your completed application form is received by Alberta Seniors Benefit, but not earlier than your 65th birthday or three months of permanent residency in Alberta.

You are no longer eligible to receive benefits:

• the month after you leave Alberta to live permanently in another province or country,
• the month following six months of temporary absence from Alberta,
• in the month following date of death.