Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Program

Description:

The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. The disability must be permanent and substantially limit the person’s ability to earn a living. AISH clients may also be eligible to receive supplemental assistance (a child benefit and personal benefits) through the AISH program.

AISH health benefits and supplemental assistance may also assist a client’s cohabiting partner and dependent children.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Alberta Human Services

Eligibility:

AISH provides health benefits for adults 18- 64yrs with a permanent disability that that severely impairs their ability to earn a living; level of benefits depends on income and assets.

Coverage:

Depending on income, partial or maximum coverage; some diagnostic, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, prosthodontic, and oral surgery services.

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility: