6. Alberta Seniors Benefit Program If you are 65 years of age, or older, the Alberta Seniors Benefit program is an income-based program that pro- vides a monthly income supplement to lower income seniors. www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca/seniors/seniors-benefit-program.html 7. Special Needs Assistance for Seniors (SNA) Program If you are 65 years of age, or older, the Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program is an income-based program that provides a lump-sum cash payment to lower-income seniors facing financial difficulties. www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca/seniors/SNA-submit-claim.html
8. Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors If you are 65 years of age, or older, this program provides financial assistance for basic dental and optical services. www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca/seniors/dental-optical-assistance.html
9. Property Tax Deferral If you are 65 years of age, or older, the Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program (SPTDP) allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan with the Alberta government. www.seniors-housing.alberta.ca/seniors/property-tax-deferral.html 10. Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) provides financial and health benefits for adult Albertans who have a permanent disability that severely impairs their ability to earn a living. The level of benefits depends on income and assets. www.alberta.ca/aish.aspx 11. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) The Alberta ADL program helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to main- tain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies. www.alberta.ca/alberta-aids-to-daily-living.aspx?utm_source=redirector 12. Disability Tax Credit The Disability Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities, or their supporting persons, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Note: Nurse practitioners can certify the ap- plicants, especially in rural areas. www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions- persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=vanity- url&utm_source=canada-ca_disability-tax-credit 13. Income Support Income Support from Alberta Human Resources & Employment provides financial benefits to individu- als and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing and shelter. www.alberta.ca/income-support.aspx
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