Clients transitioning to Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) will receive a $200 monthly transition until December 31, 2027. Clients can remain on ADAP or apply for AISH beginning in July 2026. Costs for one medical assessment for current AISH clients will be covered.
Introduction
The Citizen’s Appeal Panel (CAP) is a decision-making body composed of Alberta citizens with diverse backgrounds and skills. CAP ensures fairness by making decisions based on the legislation and facts presented by the parties.
CAP is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal, committed to procedural fairness and the principles of natural justice in all its decisions. The CAP:
- is made up of private citizens who are not Government of Alberta employees
- has the authority and training to hear your appeal
- may agree with, reverse or change part of the program’s decision
The Appeals Secretariat supports the CAP by managing the administrative aspects of appeals and helping Albertans navigate the process. The Appeals Secretariat receives and processes notices of appeal, schedules hearings, and communicates with all parties to ensure they are informed and able to participate. It also supports CAP members through training, manages related financial tracking and identifies trends to improve the appeals system.
What is an appeal
An appeal is a formal process in which you ask a higher authority to review a specific government decision about services you received.
CAP hears appeals from
- AISH – Appeal a decision (AISH)
- Income and employment supports – Appeal a decision (IES)
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities – Appeal a decision (FSCD)
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities – Appeal a decision (PDD)
- Continuing care operators – Appeal a decision (CC)
- Alberta Seniors Benefit – Appeal a decision (SB)
- Childcare Licensing – Appeal a decision (ELCC)
- Child Intervention Services – Appeal a decision (CYFE)
- Protection for Persons in Care – Appeal a decision (PPC)
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
- Mental health service provider licensing – Appeal a decision (MHSP)