Your guide to AISH : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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Your Guide to AISH gives an overview of the the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program and the application process. Topics covered in the guide include: eligibility criteria; benefits eligible Albertans may get; how to apply, receive payments and report changes; understanding overpayments, underpayments and debts; how to appeal; and contacts to answer questions and get other help.

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April 10, 2024

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Your guide to AISH : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program [April 2024]

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Creator

Community and Social Services Seniors, Community and Social Services

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Seniors, Community and Social Services

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Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Health and Wellness Persons with Disabilities

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

Resource Dates

Date Created

2017-12-11

Date Added

2017-11-29T22:09:40.085883

Date Modified

2024-04-10

Date Issued

2017-12-11

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Licence

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