Special Needs Assistance for Seniors

The Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program is available to help seniors with the cost of applicances, minor home repairs and some medical costs. Only one-time extraordinary expenses are funded. The program provides a lump-sum cash payment to eligible low-income seniors. The maximum assistance available is $5,000 in a benefit year (July 1 to June 30).

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To be eligible for this assistance, you must be approved for the Alberta Seniors Benefit program and have income within the income thresholds.

If you receive a Special Needs Assistance for Seniors benefit, you may be asked to provide receipts (an accounting) for the goods and/or services funded by the program.

If your request for benefits is denied or if you disagree with the amount of benefits you receive, you can appeal the decision.

If you have questions or require additional information, please call Alberta Seniors and Community Supports toll-free at 1-800-642-3853, or 780-427-7876 in Edmonton.

(Updated September 2009)