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Expanding Support for Albertans with disabilities

The Government of Alberta issued a news release sharing details about the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), which will launch in July 2026. Key updates listed in the news release include:

• In May, current AISH clients will receive letters with information specific to their files, including whether they will remain on AISH or transition to ADAP.

• The ADAP core financial benefit will be set at $1,740 per month.

  • Albertans on AISH who transfer to ADAP in July will receive a $200 monthly transition benefit until December 31, 2027. This means they will continue to receive their existing AISH benefit amount until December 31, 2027.

• ADAP clients will be able to earn up to $700 per month before financial benefits are reduced.

  • Albertans on ADAP will be able to earn more than $45,000 in annual employment income while continuing to receive financial benefits.

  • Employment income above $700 per month will gradually affect financial benefits, beginning with less than a cent deduction for every additional dollar earned.

  • This will be the highest employment income limit of any comparable disability income assistance program in Canada.

  • Albertans on ADAP will continue to receive the health benefits they need, regardless of employment income.

• The government is increasing the amount of pension income a spouse or cohabiting partner can receive before affecting benefits.

  • The first $1,200 per month of spousal or partner pension income is fully exempt, with 25 per cent of any remaining amount also exempt.

• Child benefits have been updated to reflect other child-related supports, including the Canada Child Benefit.

  • This will increase child benefits for about 7,000 families who receive disability income assistance.