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AISH adjudication guide : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.... More ≫

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The Assured Income for Severely Handicapped program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. This guide outlines how adjudication works.

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Physicians' guide to completing the AISH application : the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions to complete the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Application Part B - Medical Report for patients who are applying for the AISH program. It... More ≫

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions to complete the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Application Part B - Medical Report for patients who are applying for the AISH program. It will be helpful to physicians and others who may assist in completing the application, such as nurse practitioners, specialists and/or other allied professionals. The guide also provides information about getting consent, submitting the application and medical documentation, and receiving payment for completing the application.

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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... More ≫

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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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Provider's guide to the funeral benefits application

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application... More ≫

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application process, and contacts who can answer questions and provide help.

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Guide to completing the AISH funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral benefits, along with what information is required to apply. Provides information about the application process along with contact information for questions.

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Cemeteries : funeral benefits for AISH, Income Support, and other low income Albertans

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional... More ≫

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Information for cemetery owners about the funeral benefits that are available for eligible low-income Albertans. Includes information about burial plot fees, how to receive payment, additional resources and contact information.

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Your appeal : Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped

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Decisions about Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped eligibility, living allowance or benefits can be appealed. This fact sheet discusses what will happen before, during and after an appeal hearing. More ≫

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Decisions about Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped eligibility, living allowance or benefits can be appealed. This fact sheet discusses what will happen before, during and after an appeal hearing.

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

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the AISH application form. Describes the personal, financial and medical information that must be included with the AISH application. Includes... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the AISH application form. Describes the personal, financial and medical information that must be included with the AISH application. Includes information about the application process and contacts that can answer questions and provide other help.

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Minister’s Disability Advisory Forum : sustainability of Community and Social Services (CSS) programs

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's... More ≫

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Provides a summary of input received from invited participants to a forum held virtually on July 6, 2020, on the topic of sustainability of Community and Social Services programs. The Minister's Disability Advisory Forum is designed to build collaborative relationships with the disability community by providing an opportunity for the Minister of Community and Social Services to seek ideas and input from key disability stakeholders.

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)

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Recipients of Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) who have lost work and income because of the COVID-19 pandemic can exempt a portion of the Government of Canada’s Canada Emergency... More ≫

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Recipients of Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) who have lost work and income because of the COVID-19 pandemic can exempt a portion of the Government of Canada’s Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), if they receive it. This fact sheet provides an explanation of how the CERB affects monthly benefit rates.

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