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Financial hardship unlocking : general program and process FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Pensions financial hardship unlocking : reasons to unlock FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Seniors programs and services information guide

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This... More ≫

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This Guide is designed to help seniors and their families stay informed about the assistance available to seniors in our province, through programs such as the Alberta Seniors Benefit. This important program provides a monthly cash benefit to eligible, low-income seniors. Information about our other programs is also available in this Guide, including Dental and Optical Assistance, Alberta Aids to Daily Living, Education Property Tax Assistance, and Special Needs Assistance for Seniors. In addition to providing information about provincial programs and services, this Guide includes details on federal and community-based programs and services that support seniors.

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Dental and optical assistance for seniors programs : information about who qualifies and how to apply

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Provides program information and eligibility requirements for dental and optical assistance for seniors programs.

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Seniors property tax deferral program : program information and how to apply

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This information sheet explains the Seniors Property Tax Deferral program, which allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a... More ≫

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This information sheet explains the Seniors Property Tax Deferral program, which allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) : information sheet

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home... More ≫

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This information sheet provides information about the Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program, which provides low-interest home equity loans to help senior homeowners finance necessary home repairs, adaptations and renovations.

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Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program : information guide, loan application and agreement

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The Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program (SHARP) provides low-interest home equity loans for home repairs, adaptations and renovations that help seniors.

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Community care innovation forum : summary report

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home... More ≫

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Summary of the Community Care Innovation Forum held on January 18, 2023. The forum gathered a diverse group of more than 70 stakeholders and community members to explore ideas about improving home and community care services for Albertans.

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Superintendent of Pensions : interest rate tables

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum... More ≫

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum withdrawal rates; Table B: Employment Pension Plans Act and Regulation Prescribed Amounts (on or after January 1, 2015); and Table C: Interest Rates Applied to Employee Contributions of Defined Benefit Pension Plans, as per section 73(2) of the Alberta Employment Pension Plans Regulation. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Facts on elder abuse [2022]

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This fact sheet provides information on what elder abuse is, who the victims are, who the abusers are, signs of elder abuse, and information and resources if you or someone you know is a victim of... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides information on what elder abuse is, who the victims are, who the abusers are, signs of elder abuse, and information and resources if you or someone you know is a victim of elder abuse.

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