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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and ... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.   Caseloads are reported as the actual volume each month and by the Alberta government’s fiscal year. Depending on an individual’s situation, some AISH benefits may also be provided for a spouse or partner and dependent children.   Monthly caseloads are also shown as a portion of the entire Alberta population; and by gender, age, primary medical condition, family composition, employment participation and seven service delivery regions across the province.   To see a map with seven AISH delivery regions, choose the Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Regions Map within the Resources section.  

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Who do I contact?

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This publication provides a quick reference to many of the contacts used by consumers and businesses.

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Understanding guardianship : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2023]

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This guide outlines the principles of the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and explains the guardianship options available to Albertans.

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Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee business plan

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to ... More ≫

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The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee, a branch of the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, provides services, tools and support for personal and financial matters to vulnerable Albertans and their families. The business plan, published annually, presents the outcomes and strategies of the Office over a three-year period, and the measures that will be used to evaluate the Office's performance in achieving these outcomes and strategies.

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Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while ... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Alberta pension plan : analysis of costs, benefits, risks and considerations

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial, ... More ≫

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Alberta Treasury Board and Finance engaged LifeWorks to prepare a detailed analysis of the costs, benefits and structure of a potential Alberta Pension Plan (APP). The analysis includes actuarial, economic, legal, and technical information regarding the establishment and ongoing operation of an APP. This analysis gives a clearer picture on what a future provincial pension plan might look like and helps answer questions that Albertans are asking about the costs and benefits of such a move.

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Dental assistance for seniors program : fee schedule

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The Dental Assistance for Seniors program's schedule of dental procedures and fees includes basic dental procedures and services in order to maintain good dental health.

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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 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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Seniors financial assistance programs : information booklet

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Provides program information and eligibility requirements for several financial assistance programs for Alberta seniors.

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