AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped)

What is AISH?

Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) is a Government of Alberta program that provides financial and health benefits to eligible Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for AISH, you must meet age, residency, medical and financial criteria.

• Youth must be 17.5 years of age to apply
• Must have a permanent medical condition or disability that limits the ability to earn a living and affects daily life
• Must be willing to attend training programs and make use of suitable training or rehabilitation
• If eligible for PDD, you will be eligible for AISH

For more information on AISH eligiblity criteria, please click here.

What does AISH offer?

If eligible for AISH, you may receive the following:

• a monthly living allowance
• a monthly child benefitto assist with raising your dependent child(ren)
• health benefits which may include prescription drugs, diabetic supplies, optical coverage, dental services, emergency ambulance, AADL costs
• personal benefits to assist in covering specific needs over your monthly living allowance (determined on a case-by-case basis)

You may apply online by accessing the application through our AISH Checklist here.