Overview
The monthly payment for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support (IS) occurs 4 business days before the first of the month. Benefits issued by direct deposit are deposited 4 business days before the first of the month. Benefits issued by cheque are mailed 6 business days before the first of the month.
Table 1. Monthly payment schedule for 2025
Period of assistance | Benefit payment date | Calendar days between payments |
---|---|---|
2025 | ||
January | 12-20-2024 Friday | 24 days |
February | 01-28-2025 Tuesday | 39 days |
March | 02-25-2025 Tuesday | 28 days |
April | 03-26-2025 Wednesday | 29 days |
May | 04-25-2025 Friday | 30 days |
June | 05-27-2025 Tuesday | 32 days |
July | 06-25-2025 Wednesday | 29 days |
August | 07-28-2025 Monday | 33 days |
September | 08-26-2025 Tuesday | 29 days |
October | 09-24-2025 Wednesday | 28 days |
November | 10-28-2025 Tuesday | 34 days |
December | 11-25-2025 Tuesday | 28 days |
Sign up for direct deposit
- Plan ahead and adjust the timing of your monthly bill payments, if needed.
- Paper cheques are subject to standard delivery times by mail.
- Sign up for direct deposit to get your benefits faster than by mail, or talk to your caseworker for assistance.
Contact
Call your caseworker or the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 (toll free in Alberta).