AISH Calculator Alberta
Estimate your monthly AISH payment, child benefit, income exemption, clawback, and take-home income using 2026 Alberta rates.
What is AISH?
AISH stands for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped. It is an Alberta government program that provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living. This calculator estimates the monthly living allowance portion before an official AISH worker reviews your full situation.
Important
AISH looks at more than employment income, including spouse or partner income, non-exempt assets, CPP Disability, EI, WCB, and other benefits. Use this as a planning estimate, then confirm with Alberta Supports.
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First $1,072.00/month is fully exempt for this relationship status
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How the calculation works+
Living allowance: The standard 2026 AISH living allowance is $1,940.00/month before income reductions. Where both adults in a household receive AISH or ADAP, each partner receives 88% of that — $1,707.20/month each — starting the August 2026 benefit period.
Child benefit: Recalibrated for the August 2026 benefit period. AISH adds $300.00/month for the first dependent child, then $117.00, $88.00, and $59.00/month for the second, third, and fourth, and $30.00/month for each child after that.
Employment exemption: Singles can have up to $1,072.00 fully exempt, to a maximum exemption of $1,541.00. Families can have up to $2,612.00 fully exempt, to a maximum exemption of $2,981.00.
Clawback: Employment income left after the exemption is deducted from the AISH living allowance.
Taxes: AISH payments are not taxable income. Only employment earnings are subject to federal and Alberta income tax.
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AISH in Alberta — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is AISH in Alberta in 2026?+
The 2026 AISH standard living allowance is $1,940 per month for a single recipient before any income reductions. Child benefits were recalibrated for the August 2026 benefit period: $300/month for the first dependent child, then $117, $88 and $59/month for the second, third and fourth, and $30/month for each additional child. Where both adults in a household receive AISH or ADAP, each partner receives 88% of the maximum individual living allowance, or $1,707.20/month.
What is AISH in Alberta?+
AISH stands for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped. It is an Alberta government program that provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.
Can I work while receiving AISH in Alberta?+
Yes. AISH allows recipients to earn employment income up to a monthly exemption before it affects their payment. Single recipients have a full exemption of $1,072/month, with a maximum exemption of $1,541/month. Families have a full exemption of $2,612/month, with a maximum of $2,981/month. Income above the exemption reduces AISH at a 50-cent-per-dollar clawback rate.
Is AISH taxable income?+
AISH living allowance payments are not taxable income. Employment income earned while on AISH is separate and may still be subject to federal and Alberta income tax, though many recipients earn below the basic personal amount threshold.
How is AISH calculated?+
AISH is calculated by starting with the living allowance ($1,940/month in 2026, or $1,707.20 each where both partners receive AISH or ADAP from August 2026) and adding any child benefits. Employment income is then assessed: the first $1,072/month (single) or $2,612/month (family) is fully exempt. Income above that reduces AISH by 50 cents per dollar until the maximum exemption cap is reached. Any income above the cap is deducted dollar-for-dollar.
Does being married or common-law affect AISH?+
Marriage or common-law status does not automatically change the standard AISH living allowance, but AISH uses family employment income exemption amounts and considers spouse or partner income in the assessment.
What is the difference between AISH and CPP Disability in Alberta?+
AISH is an Alberta provincial program for Albertans with severe disabilities who meet income and asset limits. CPP Disability is a federal program based on your work history and contributions to the Canada Pension Plan. You may qualify for both, and receiving CPP Disability can reduce your AISH payment depending on the amount.
When are AISH payments deposited in 2026?+
AISH payments are typically deposited on the last banking day of each month for the following month. For example, the January payment is deposited at the end of December. Check with Alberta Supports for the exact 2026 payment schedule.