Before you start
- Not sure which program fits? Use our funding checker first.
- Have the person's Alberta Personal Health Card and proof of citizenship or permanent residency handy.
- Gather any diagnosis letters, assessment reports, or school or doctor reports you already have.
- Keep a notebook of who you spoke to, when, and any file or reference numbers.
- You can apply to more than one program — and you can ask us to do the paperwork with you.
Programs that help pay for care
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
Who it's for: Adults (18+) in Alberta with a developmental disability that began before age 18.
How to apply
- Check the eligibility criteria on alberta.ca — if you are unsure, you can still apply.
- Apply online at pdd.alberta.ca (create a secure account, fill in the PDD application, upload documents).
- For help with the online form, call Alberta Supports at 1-877-644-9992 (toll-free in Alberta).
- A PDD worker reviews the application and contacts you, and may ask for more documents.
Documents you may need
- Proof of age and citizenship or permanent residency (birth certificate, passport, PR or citizenship card)
- An assessment report confirming the developmental disability, or a letter from a school, doctor, or specialist
- Documents from other programs you are in, such as FSCD or AISH
Official information: PDD — how to apply (alberta.ca)
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
Who it's for: Parents or guardians in Alberta raising a child under 18 with a disability.
How to apply
- Apply online through the FSCD page on alberta.ca.
- If you need help or can’t apply online, call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 (780-644-9992 in Edmonton).
- An FSCD worker contacts you to talk about your child’s and family’s needs.
Documents you may need
- Proof of your child’s citizenship or permanent residency (birth certificate, passport, PR card)
- A medical report or letter with your child’s name, date of birth, diagnosis (or provisional diagnosis), diagnosis date, and the professional’s name
- Proof of your relationship to the child if asked (guardianship order, birth certificate, adoption papers)
Official information: FSCD — how to apply (alberta.ca)
Publicly funded home care & Self-Managed Care
Who it's for: Albertans with a valid health care card whose care needs are assessed by a home care case manager.
How to apply
- Call Health Link at 811 and ask to be connected to your local home care office.
- A case manager assesses the person’s care needs, usually in person.
- If home care is approved, ask the case manager whether Self-Managed Care is an option — it lets you choose your own provider.
Documents you may need
- Alberta Personal Health Card
Official information: How to access continuing care (alberta.ca)
Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
Who it's for: Eligible Veterans, and some survivors and primary caregivers.
How to apply
- Call Veterans Affairs Canada at 1-866-522-2122, or apply through My VAC Account.
- VAC confirms eligibility and assesses the needs.
Official information: Veterans Independence Program (veterans.gc.ca)
Jordan's Principle
Who it's for: First Nations children and youth, wherever they live in Canada.
How to apply
- Call the 24-hour Jordan’s Principle line at 1-855-572-4453 (1-855-JP-CHILD), or contact your community’s Jordan’s Principle navigator.
- Explain what your child needs; urgent requests (for example palliative care or safety risks) are prioritized.
Official information: Jordan's Principle (Indigenous Services Canada)
More Veterans Affairs Canada care benefits
Who it's for: Veterans and their caregivers — each benefit has its own criteria. The Caregiver Recognition Benefit, for example, needs a VAC Disability Award or Pain and Suffering Compensation, ongoing care needs from the approved condition, and an unpaid caregiver 18+.
How to apply
- Call Veterans Affairs Canada at 1-866-522-2122, or apply through My VAC Account or by mail.
- For the Caregiver Recognition Benefit, the Veteran and the caregiver both sign the application.
Official information: Caregiver Recognition Benefit (veterans.gc.ca)
Special Needs Assistance for Seniors
Who it's for: Albertans 65+ who are citizens or permanent residents, with income under the program limit. You must have applied for Seniors Financial Assistance. Not available if you deferred your Old Age Security.
How to apply
- Complete the Seniors Financial Assistance application, if you haven’t already.
- Get a receipt or estimate for the cost, plus any supporting documents.
- Claim online through a MyAlberta Seniors account, by fax (780-422-5954), or by mail. Questions: 1-877-644-9992.
Official information: Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (alberta.ca)
Private pay & insurance
Who it's for: Anyone who wants to start care right away, needs more hours than a program covers, or has private coverage.
How to apply
- Book a free consultation — we explain costs for your care plan.
- Check your extended health or long-term care insurance policy for home-care coverage.
Income benefits
AISH & ADAP (Disability Income Assistance)
Who it's for: Albertans 18+ (and not yet eligible for Old Age Security) who are citizens or permanent residents, with income and assets under the limits. AISH is for a severe, permanent disability that prevents work; the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is for a severe disability that significantly limits work, all the time or on and off.
How to apply
- Fill in the Disability Income Assistance application, online or on paper.
- Have your health professional complete the Disability Assistance Medical Report.
- Help with applying: 1-877-644-9992 (780-644-9992 in Edmonton).
Documents you may need
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency
- Disability Assistance Medical Report, completed by your health professional
- Information about income and assets
Official information: How to apply for AISH and ADAP (alberta.ca)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits
Who it's for: People 18 to 65 who have paid into the CPP in 4 of the last 6 years (or 3 of 6 with 25 years in total), with a long-term mental or physical disability that stops them from working at any job regularly.
How to apply
- Apply online through My Service Canada Account, or by mail with form ISP-1151.
- Send the medical report completed by your medical professional.
Official information: CPP disability benefits (canada.ca)
Canada Disability Benefit
Who it's for: People 18 to 64 who are approved for the Disability Tax Credit, are Canadian residents for tax purposes, and have filed their taxes.
How to apply
- First get approved for the Disability Tax Credit and file your tax return.
- Then apply for the Canada Disability Benefit through canada.ca.
Official information: Canada Disability Benefit eligibility (canada.ca)
Old Age Security (OAS) pension & Guaranteed Income Supplement
Who it's for: OAS: people 65+ who are citizens or legal residents and have lived in Canada at least 10 years since age 18. GIS: OAS recipients living in Canada with low income.
How to apply
- Service Canada usually enrols you automatically and sends a letter.
- No letter a month after your 64th birthday? Apply, or call 1-800-277-9914.
Official information: Old Age Security (canada.ca)
Alberta Seniors Benefit
Who it's for: Albertans 65+ who have lived in Alberta for the 3 months before applying, are citizens or permanent residents, receive OAS, and have income under the program limit. Not available if you deferred OAS.
How to apply
- Apply online or with the paper Seniors Financial Assistance application — the same application also covers Special Needs Assistance for Seniors.
- Send documents by online upload, fax (780-422-5954), or mail. Questions: 1-877-644-9992.
Official information: Alberta Seniors Benefit (alberta.ca)
Equipment, supplies & extra costs
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Who it's for: Albertans with a valid health care card and a long-term disability, chronic illness, or terminal illness (long-term means 6 months or more). No income test, but you may not qualify if other coverage — such as Veterans Affairs, WCB, or private insurance — already pays.
How to apply
- Get assessed by an AADL authorizer — ask your hospital or health centre, or call Health Link at 811.
- Buy the approved item from an AADL-approved vendor.
- AADL questions: 780-427-0731 (toll-free: dial 310-0000 first).
Official information: AADL eligibility and application (alberta.ca)
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta — Accessibility Funding
Who it's for: Anyone living in Alberta with a spinal cord injury or related physical disability who can show financial hardship.
How to apply
- Check sci-ab.ca for the current intake window.
- Apply during intake. Questions: Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, 780-424-6312.
Official information: Accessibility Funding (sci-ab.ca)
Health & support services
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) supports
Who it's for: People with FASD and their families and caregivers.
How to apply
- Contact the FASD Service Network for your region — alberta.ca links to the list of networks and phone numbers.
Official information: FASD programs and services (alberta.ca)
Stroke services
Who it's for: People who have had a stroke and their families. Rehabilitation programs usually need a referral from a health care provider.
How to apply
- Call Health Link at 811 to find stroke services, or ask your doctor for a rehabilitation referral.
- For help at home, ask for a home care assessment (in Edmonton: 780-496-1300).
Official information: Stroke services (albertahealthservices.ca)
Housing & property tax
Seniors Lodge Program
Who it's for: Seniors 65+ (with some exceptions) who are functionally independent, with or without community services, and have income under local limits. Housing providers may add their own criteria.
How to apply
- Use the Find Housing tool at findhousing.alberta.ca to find lodges near you.
- Get an application from the local housing provider. Questions: 1-877-644-9992.
Official information: Affordable housing programs (alberta.ca)
Seniors Self-Contained Housing (seniors apartments)
Who it's for: Seniors 65+ who are functionally independent, with or without community services, and have income under local limits.
How to apply
- Use the Find Housing tool at findhousing.alberta.ca.
- Apply through the local housing provider. Questions: 1-877-644-9992.
Official information: Affordable housing programs (alberta.ca)
Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program
Who it's for: Alberta homeowners 65+ (only one spouse or partner needs to be 65) who have lived in Alberta at least 3 months, with at least 25% equity in the home they live in. Not based on income.
How to apply
- Sign the Loan Application and Agreement and attach your property tax bill.
- Submit online, by fax (780-644-1810), or by mail at least 30 days before your tax deadline. Questions: 1-877-644-9992.
Official information: Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program (alberta.ca)
Community organizations
Information, activities, advocacy, and support. We're not affiliated with them — contact them directly.
- Elder abuse help (Government of Alberta) — Help lines for older adults experiencing abuse, including the Edmonton Seniors Abuse Help Line (support, referrals, crisis intervention) and the Family Violence Info Line, 310-1818 (call or text, 170+ languages). In an emergency, call 911. Phone: 780-454-8888. Website
- Sage Seniors Association (formerly Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) — Counselling, housing help, elder abuse support and the Sage Seniors Safe House, tax preparation, hoarding support, and multicultural programs. Phone: 780-423-5510. Website
- ElderCare Edmonton — Recreational and therapeutic adult day programs in Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, and Leduc. Funded spots are by referral through home care; private spots are also available. Phone: 780-434-4747. Website
- Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council — Connects seniors-serving organizations and runs resources for older adults, including information on seniors home supports and social prescribing. Phone: 780-423-5635. Website
- South East Edmonton Seniors Association (SEESA) — Classes, clubs, a fitness centre, a café, outreach, and home support. Phone: 780-468-1985. Website
- WE Seniors — Westend Seniors Activity Centre — Classes, events, trips, a café and meal program, the Men’s Shed, and outreach in west Edmonton. Phone: 780-483-1209. Website
- Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association Alberta) — Support coordination, peer support, active living and rehab programs, information, and home access modifications. See also its Accessibility Funding above. Phone: 780-424-6312. Website
- Canadian Adaptive Snowsports — Edmonton (formerly Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing) — Adaptive ski and snowboard lessons at Rabbit Hill, January to March. CADS Alberta offers a bursary that covers lesson fees for eligible students. Website
- Settling an estate (Government of Alberta) — How probate and estate administration work through the Court of King’s Bench, with forms and a guide for people representing themselves; applications can be filed online. Website
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Program details were checked against official government pages on September 29, 2026. Programs change — always confirm with the program itself. Each program decides who qualifies; this guide is general information, not a promise of funding.