Government payments are landing in Alberta bank accounts next week, and some seniors could get nearly $2,000.
It starts Tuesday, Oct. 27, when Alberta pays out November’s AISH, ADAP and Income Support. CPP, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement follow on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Veterans disability pensions arrive Thursday, Oct. 29.
Seniors are also getting a raise. OAS went up 1.4% for October through December.
How much you get depends on what you qualify for. The $1,977 figure is the most a low-income senior 75 or older can get from OAS and GIS combined. It isn’t what everyone gets.
How much is coming, and when
| Benefit | Monthly amount | Payment date |
|---|---|---|
| AISH | $1,940 base living allowance | Oct. 27 |
| ADAP | $1,740 core benefit, plus $200 for eligible former AISH clients | Oct. 27 |
| Income Support | Depends on household | Oct. 27 |
| CPP (started at 65) | $858.34 average for new recipients; $1,507.65 maximum | Oct. 28 |
| OAS, ages 65 to 74 | Up to $762.50 | Oct. 28 |
| OAS, ages 75 and up | Up to $838.75 | Oct. 28 |
| GIS, single seniors | Up to $1,138.90 | Oct. 28 |
| Veterans disability pension | Depends on disability and dependents | Oct. 29 |
Maximums aren’t guaranteed, and the CPP average isn’t a minimum.
How some seniors get up to $1,977
The biggest number comes from combining OAS with GIS.
GIS is a monthly top-up for low-income seniors who already get OAS. For a single senior who qualifies for the maximum of both:
| Age | OAS | GIS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | $762.50 | $1,138.90 | $1,901.40 |
| 75 and up | $838.75 | $1,138.90 | $1,977.65 |
GIS is based on income. If you have a workplace pension, CPP or other income, you’ll get less GIS, or none at all.
OAS just went up 1.4%
OAS is adjusted every three months to keep up with the cost of living. This quarter, it rose 1.4%.
You don’t need to have worked to get OAS. It’s based on your age and how long you’ve lived in Canada. Most people need to be 65 or older and have lived here at least 10 years after turning 18.
Some people get a partial pension. If your income is high, some or all of your OAS can be clawed back.
CPP: Oct. 28
CPP is based on how much you paid in during your working years.
For someone who started at 65 this year, the average new payment is $858.34 a month. The maximum is $1,507.65, but getting it takes decades of top contributions. Most people get much less.
You can start CPP as early as 60, but your payment is permanently smaller. Waiting until as late as 70 makes it bigger.
You can collect CPP and OAS at the same time. But CPP counts as income, so it can lower your GIS.
AISH, ADAP and Income Support: Oct. 27
Albertans on provincial assistance get paid first.
November’s AISH, ADAP and Income Support payments land on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
This isn’t an extra payment. It’s November’s money arriving early, because Alberta pays four business days before the start of each month. The next deposit, for December, is Nov. 25.
If you’re budgeting for rent or groceries, plan around that gap.
See every upcoming AISH and ADAP payment date on our AISH payment calendar.
What AISH and ADAP pay
AISH: $1,940 a month base living allowance
ADAP: $1,740 a month core benefit
ADAP transition benefit: Former AISH clients who moved to ADAP in July get an extra $200 a month until Dec. 31, 2027, bringing them to $1,940
Both programs let you earn some income from work without losing all your benefits, but working can change your payment.
Want to see how working or your family situation would change your benefit? Try our free ADAP calculator. It gives an estimate, not an official decision.
Veterans disability pension: Oct. 29
The veterans disability pension is a tax-free monthly payment for people with a disability connected to their service.
You may qualify if you’re a current or former member of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP, or a Second World War or Korean War veteran.
How much you get depends on how severe your disability is assessed to be and how many dependents you have. Pain and Suffering Compensation is a separate Veterans Affairs program with its own rates. Check your statement to see which applies to you.
Can you get more than one?
Yes. Most seniors get both CPP and OAS, and low-income seniors may also get GIS.
But one benefit can affect another. That’s why adding up every maximum on a list doesn’t tell you what you’ll actually get.
What’s coming in November
| Benefit | Next payment |
|---|---|
| Canada Disability Benefit | Nov. 19 |
| Canada child benefit | Nov. 20 |
| AISH, ADAP and Income Support (December) | Nov. 25 |
| CPP, OAS and GIS | Nov. 26 |
| Veterans disability pension | Nov. 27 |
Payment didn’t show up?
Give it a few business days, especially if you get a cheque. Then:
CPP, OAS and GIS: Check My Service Canada Account.
Canada child benefit: Check CRA My Account.
AISH, ADAP or Income Support: Call your caseworker or Alberta Supports at 1-877-644-9992.
The dates to remember next week: Oct. 27 for Alberta assistance, Oct. 28 for CPP, OAS and GIS, and Oct. 29 for veterans.
Sources
Government of Canada, Benefits payment dates: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/calendar.html
Government of Canada, OAS and GIS amounts, October to December 2026: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/pensions/pension/statistics/2026-quarterly-october-december.html
Government of Canada, CPP payment amounts: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/payment-amounts.html
Government of Alberta, AISH, ADAP and Income Support payment dates: https://www.alberta.ca/aish-adap-and-income-support-payment-dates
Government of Alberta, Alberta Disability Assistance Program: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-disability-assistance-program
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