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be a Canadian citizen, or have been admitted into Canada for permanent residence.have lived in Alberta for at least 3 months immediately before applying.If you did not get this package, call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-87. You should get a Seniors Financial Assistance application package in the mail six months before your 65th birthday. Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program helps eligible seniors finance home repairs, adaptations and renovations through a low-interest home equity loan.įor more information, see the individual program pages or the Seniors Financial Assistance information booklet.

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Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program allows eligible senior homeowners to defer all or part of their annual residential property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan. Special Needs Assistance for Seniors provides financial assistance to eligible seniors with low-income toward the cost of some appliances, and specific health and personal supports.ĭental and Optical Assistance for Seniorsĭental and Optical Assistance for Seniors provides financial assistance to eligible seniors with low- to moderate- income for basic dental and optical services.Ĭoverage for Seniors provides coverage for medical needs, such as prescriptions drugs, diabetes supplies, ambulance services, home nursing care, chiropractic services and clinical psychological services. Supplementary Accommodation Benefit provides financial assistance to eligible seniors with low-income who reside in a designated supportive living or long-term care facility. To supplement these programs the Government of Alberta provides the following supports and services:Īlberta Seniors Benefit provides a monthly benefit to eligible seniors with low-income to assist with living expenses. The primary source of income for seniors (65 years of age or older) is provided by the Government of Canada through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Old Age Security.
