Users' questions 

What happens to AISH when I turn 65?

Leia Doyle

What happens to AISH when I turn 65?

All AISH benefits end when a person reaches the minimum age of 65. In Canada, at 65, individuals become potentially eligible for federal financial supports, such as Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and CPP.

Does AISH pay for therapy?

You may get help with costs for health-related supports such as: arch supports or foot orthotics. health services such as acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy and physiotherapy. hearing aid batteries.

How much can my spouse earn if I am on AISH?

Family Exemption3: The first $2,612 of the applicant or client and their cohabiting partner’s combined net4 employment income is fully exempt. Any amount above $2,612, up to $3,349, is 50% exempt for a maximum exemption of $2,981 per month.

How much can I work while on AISH?

The single exemption applies to a single person, or to each of two cohabiting partners if they are both AISH eligible and have no dependent children. The first $1,072 is fully exempt. Any amount above $1,072, and up to $2,009, is 50% exempt to a maximum exemption of $1,541.

Can someone on AISH apply for Cerb?

When the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was launched, AISH and Income Support recipients who had lost work and income because of COVID‑19 could exempt a portion of the Government of Canada’s Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB).

Can I apply for Cerb while on AISH?

If you live in Alberta and receive both CERB and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) or Income Support, a portion of your CERB will not impact your provincial benefits.

Can you travel while on AISH?

Can I access AISH program health benefits while outside the province? Your AISH Health Benefits Card is only valid in Alberta. However, you will not be covered or reimbursed for any of the health benefits AISH provides, as listed above, while traveling outside of Alberta.

How much money can you earn while on AISH?

You are encouraged to work and earn income while on AISH. As a single individual, you can earn up to $1,072 in employment income per month with no impact on your AISH payments. Income between $1,072 and $2,009 is 50% exempt. Income exceeding $2,009 per month is clawed back at a rate of 1:1 from your AISH payment.