Benefits finder

Answer a few questions to see income, family, disability and seniors' programs worth checking.

What we can help you do

• See which provincial and federal programs may fit your situation
• Get a plain-language checklist of documents to gather
• Understand typical application steps and where to apply

Official sources

• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) — Income and health benefits for adults whose disability permanently prevents them from working.
• Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) — Income support for adults whose disability substantially limits their ability to work.
• Income Support — Help paying for basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter for people with low or no income.
• Alberta Child and Family Benefit — Quarterly payments for lower- and middle-income families with children under 18.
• Canada Child Benefit — Tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency for families raising children under 18.
• Seniors financial assistance programs — Monthly income and health benefits for lower-income Albertans aged 65 and over.
• Employment Insurance (EI) benefits — Temporary income for people who lost their job through no fault of their own, or are sick, pregnant or caring for someone.
• Alberta Supports — One place to find and apply for social-based assistance programs, by phone, online or in person.