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Important
If you receive AISH, you must update the AISH program on the outcome of your application for the Canada Disability Benefit and/or Disability Tax Credit. To provide your update, complete the form below and submit supporting documents to your local AISH office.
Overview
As outlined in the AISH legislation, to be eligible for AISH, you and your spouse or partner must apply for all other government programs and income you may be eligible for, including federal programs.
Canada Disability Benefit
The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a federal disability benefit program that provides up to $200 per month to eligible Canadians with disabilities aged 18 to 64. This program launched in July 2025.
- In order to be eligible for the CDB, applicants must first apply and be approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
- Learn more about the Canada Disability Benefit and how to apply.
Disability Tax Credit
The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit that helps Canadians with severe and prolonged impairments, or their supporting family members, reduce their income tax.
- In order to apply for the DTC, applicants must file their taxes and have a medical practitioner complete the medical portion of the application form.
- A medical practitioner may charge DTC applicants a fee for completing the medical portion of the application form.
Learn more about the Disability Tax Credit and how to apply.
Filing your taxes
Financial aid for medical assessments
The federal government has announced that they will provide a one-time supplemental CDB payment of $150 to help cover the costs of DTC medical assessments. More information will be shared when it becomes available.
If the upfront cost of the medical assessment is a barrier to applying, contact your AISH office. Alberta’s government will cover the medical assessment costs for eligible AISH recipients.
Actions AISH recipients need to take
You must update the AISH program on the outcome of your CDB application and/or DTC application including:
- if your application for CDB is approved, including the amount, or if it is denied
- if your application for DTC is denied
- submitting supporting documentation to your local AISH office
To provide your update, complete the form below.
Help applying for federal benefits
Alberta Supports can provide information about the Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit application processes. Application forms for both the Disability Tax Credit and the Canada Disability Benefit are available at Alberta Supports Centres.
There are also other organizations that can help, such as:
Canada Disability Benefit application status
If a decision on your CDB application has not been made by February 28, 2026, $200 in CDB income will be reduced from your AISH benefit starting with your April 2026 benefits.
To apply for the CDB, ensure your 2024 income tax is filed and that you have applied for the DTC. For help, visit Service Canada or call 1-833-486-3007.
Albertans receiving AISH must update the AISH program on the outcome of their CDB application. If a decision on an AISH client’s CDB application has not been made by February 28, 2026, $200 in CDB income will be reduced from their AISH benefits starting with their April 2026 benefits.
Complete the form below to notify the AISH program of the outcome of your CDB and/or DTC application.
If you are having issues completing this form, call our toll free number at 1-888-787-9992.
All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.
Contact
For information and support, contact your local AISH office by phone, email or in-person or contact Alberta Supports.
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