The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Benefits Administration Program is a cooperative partnership between a number of Government of Alberta departments and community service providers for the purpose of assisting people who receive AISH benefits manage these benefits. The program was designed for those AISH recipients who have limited resources and have no one else to help them manage their AISH benefits.
Participation in the program is voluntary and there is no cost for this service. By means of a Trust Agreement, the AISH recipient, with the assistance of their Primary Contact Person, creates a budget to be administered by the Office of the Public Trustee. The AISH recipient, with the assistance of a Primary Contact Person, can modify the budget as desired, but cannot spend more money than the Public Trustee is holding in trust for them.
Although this program is not yet available in all locations in Alberta, it is gradually being expanded. You may wish to visit this web site from time to time for updates on our progress towards the ultimate goal of having the program available throughout all of Alberta.
General information about the AISH program may be found on the Alberta Human Resources and Employment web site.