Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

What it is

AISH is Alberta disability income assistance for adults whose severe, permanent disability prevents employment. It includes a monthly living allowance and may include health and personal benefits.

Who it is for

AISH is for a severe, permanent disability that prevents employment. Alberta now uses one application to assess both AISH and ADAP — submit it once, not separately for each program.

Amount or value

Monthly living allowance + health and personal benefits

How to apply

1. Use Alberta's combined AISH/ADAP application — it assesses which program fits; you do not make two separate applications.
2. Complete your part and arrange the required medical report with a medical professional registered in Alberta.
3. Submit online, or use the application options Alberta Supports provides if online is not workable for you.

What you may need

• Medical report showing how a severe, permanent impairment prevents employment
• Proof of Alberta residency + Canadian citizenship / PR
• Financial details (income and assets)

Practical tips

• The medical form should focus on how your condition limits your ability to EARN A LIVING, not just the diagnosis.
• The combined application assesses AISH and ADAP. Alberta, not this tool, decides the program and benefit amount.
• Use Alberta's AISH/ADAP benefit estimator for a household-specific estimate before relying on any amount.

Timing

Ask Alberta Supports for the current processing time.

Phone

Alberta Supports: 1-877-759-6810