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Affordability Action Plan – Payment changes
The inflation relief act is now in force to make life more affordable. Your monthly Income Support benefit payment has gone up and you will automatically get an additional $100/month for 6 months starting January 31. Learn more
Introduction
Income Support can help you and your family with basic living costs and other necessities. Depending on your needs and situation you may be eligible to receive assistance through Alberta’s Income Support program.
Learn more about Income Support.
Contact
Contact your caseworker for all related Income Support questions.
If you do not know how to reach your caseworker, contact your local Alberta Supports Centre.
Alberta Supports Contact Centre
Connect with the main Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
Hours: 7:30 am to 8 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-877-644-9992
Email: [email protected]
24-hour Emergency Income Support Contact Centre
Get emergency financial assistance to help with basic needs like shelter, food, clothing and transportation.
Hours: 24/7
Toll free: 1-866-644-5135
Email: [email protected]
You can now apply online to the Income Support Contact Centre to receive emergency food benefits via Interac e-Transfer. Once you have provided the required information, you will be asked to call the Income Support Contact Centre to confirm your eligibility.
Apply at MyAlberta Emergency Benefits to start the online application process.
Report suspected fraud
Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
If you are part of the disability community in Alberta and need advocacy support to navigate and access government or community resources, contact the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities at 780-422-1095.
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