Alberta Seniors Benefit

• Based on income
• Provides a monthly cash benefit 
• 65 years or older
• Proof of residency in Alberta for minimum 3 months

Dental Assistance for Seniors Program

• Benefits based on income
• Must have applied for Alberta Seniors Benefit Program, then you are automatically registered for this program

Optical Assistance for Seniors Program

• Benefits based on income
• Must have applied for Alberta Seniors Benefit Program, then you are automatically registered for this program

Special Needs Assistance Program

• Benefits based on income
• Must have applied for Alberta Seniors Benefit Program, then you are automatically registered for this program
• Assistance to purchase products and services e.g. fridge, stove, lawn maintenance, housecleaning, prescription cost

Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)

Benefits available include devices or products that affect daily living  e.g. oxygen supplies, orthotic braces, walking devices, hearing aids, wheelchairs

• Must be an Alberta resident
• Must have a valid Alberta Personal Health Care
• Require assistance for a long-term disability, chronic or terminal illness
• Must be approved by a certified authorizer e.g. Physiotherapist

Cost-Share Exemption

• Designed to assist those who are having financial problems paying the client portion of the cost of equipment and supplies.

Service Canada

1-800-OCANADA

(622-6232)           

TTY Device 1-800-926-9105

www.servicecanada.gc.ca

Edmonton Canada Place Service Canada Centre
9700 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton, AB  T5J 4C1

Edmonton Meadowlark Service Canada Centre
15710 – 87 Ave. North-West
Edmonton, AB  T5R 5W9

Old Age Security Program (OAS)

• TTY Device 1-800-255-4786
• Must be 65 years of age
• A resident of Canada
• Lived a minimum of 10 yrs. in Canada after the age of 18
• May apply 6 months before 65th birthday

Old Age Security Program (OAS) Allowance

• Financial assistance to spouse of senior receiving Old Age Security (OAS)
• Benefit based on income
• Must be 60-64 years of age
• A resident of Canada
• Lived a minimum of 10 yrs. in Canada after the age of 18
• Apply when spouse receives Old Age Security

Guaranteed Supplement attached through Old Age Security

• Benefit based on income
• Additional financial benefits
• Must indicate you wish to be considered for this program on Income Tax return

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

• Eligible if you have paid into Canada Pension for a minimum of 1 year
• May receive this benefit at 60 years plus
• Recommended you apply 6 months before your 60th birthday
• Eligible to apply even if you are still working

G.S.T. Credit

• Refund from the Federal Government for GST for individuals of low income

Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)

• Provides services, benefits and financial assistance to qualified veterans
• An assessment will be completed to determine eligible benefits

Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Last Post Fund

• Administers the Funeral and Burial Program

Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Canadian Virtual War Memorial

• An on-line registry of information about the graves and memorials of those who died while in the military

Alberta Monitoring for Health Program

• Provides support to assist in the purchase of some diabetic supplies, whether they manage their disease with insulin, oral medication or diet
• Requirements include:
  • have Diabetes mellitus
  • full time resident of Alberta
  • have valid Albert Health Care insurance registration
  • meets one of the three family status divisions
• Based on income
• Physician must complete form advising of supplies currently being used
• Complete application form

St. Albert Community and Volunteer Centre Income Tax Preparation Program

www.stalbertcivc.com.

• Provides assistance to low-income seniors and those with disabilities to complete their income tax returns
• No cost (Based on income)
• Must be able to produce receipts to enable your income tax form to be completed

St. Albert Rental Assistance Program

• Must be a resident of St. Albert for 6 months
• Have a fixed address and hold a lease
• Pay more than 30% of gross monthly household income towards rent & heating
• Do not live in a subsidized residential centre