To apply you need to submit a receipt, estimate or other documentation. The request package includes an information booklet and an optional request form. Please be sure to read the information booklet as it explains what documentation is required for each item funded.

Supporting Documentation

Please ensure that you have included all the information needed to support your request. You may be contacted for additional information. If additional information is requested and not provided, the request will be assessed with the information on hand or the file may be closed if the missing information is critical to making a decision.

Your prior year's total income, as reported to the Canada Revenue Agency, will be used to assess your application. For example in the 2011 benefit year (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) your 2010 income will be used.

Special circumstances, such as seniors in a long-term care facility or travel out of the province, may affect the application.

What happens after you apply?

Your request will be thoroughly reviewed by Special Needs Assistance for Seniors staff. It may take about three weeks to process your request, and longer if additional information must be requested. There are also times during the year when the volume of requests increase, which may result in a longer processing time.

When a decision has been made on your request, you will receive a letter notifying you of the decision and if you will receive a payment by direct deposit.

Assistance is available to complete your request

If you have difficulty completing your Special Needs Assistance request form, help is available by calling the Alberta Supports Contact Centre.

Do not submit certain bills and receipts with your request.