New Alberta AISH, ADAP, And Income Support Payments Coming This Week

Last Updated On 27 July 2026, 6:57 PM EDT (Toronto Time)

Alberta’s next monthly assistance payments are scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and they cover the August 2026 assistance period.

The same payment date applies to three separate programs: Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), the new Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), and Income Support.

Payments are issued in advance. The deposit lands about four business days before the first of the month, so recipients receive August funds before August begins.

August also brings real program changes, including recalibrated child benefit rates and a new rule for couples who both receive disability assistance. Those changes affect what many households actually receive.

Individual amounts vary. The figures below are program maximums and rules, not a guaranteed deposit for every recipient.

When Is The Alberta Assistance Payment For August 2026?

The official Government of Alberta payment schedule lists the August 2026 benefit payment date as Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

That timing follows a fixed rule. The monthly payment for AISH, ADAP, and Income Support occurs four business days before the first of the month.

August 1, 2026, falls on a Saturday, so counting back four business days lands on Tuesday, July 28.

This is not an early or late payment. It is the standard schedule that pays recipients ahead of the month they need to cover.

Direct Deposit Versus Mailed Cheque: The Timing Difference

Direct deposit and cheques do not follow the same clock, and the gap matters near month-end.

Benefits issued by direct deposit are deposited four business days before the first of the month. For this cycle, that is July 28.

Benefits issued by cheque are mailed six business days before the first of the month. For this cycle, that means cheques were mailed around Friday, July 24.

Mailed cheques are then subject to standard Canada Post delivery times, so a cheque can arrive several days after a direct deposit would have posted. Direct deposit is the faster and more reliable option, and recipients can sign up through their caseworker.

AISH, ADAP, and Income Support: Quick Payment Summary

These three programs share a payment date but serve different people and pay different amounts.

Program	Who it is for	Core monthly financial benefit	Next payment	Employment income fully exempt (single)
AISH	Adults with a severe, permanent disability that prevents work	Up to $1,940 standard living allowance (single, in community)	Tue, Jul 28, 2026	$350 / month
ADAP	Adults with a severe disability that limits, but does not prevent, work	$1,740 core benefit (see transition benefit below)	Tue, Jul 28, 2026	$700 / month
Income Support	Individuals and families who cannot meet basic living expenses and satisfy Income Support eligibility requirements	Varies by household size, category and shelter costs	Tue, Jul 28, 2026	You keep all wages; only a portion of earnings is counted

AISH and ADAP are not the same program, and neither is Income Support. Mixing them up is the most common source of confusion about amounts and rules.

What The July 28 Payment Covers

Assistance month: August 2026, paid in advance
AISH: monthly living allowance, plus health and personal benefits
ADAP: core financial benefit, health benefits that continue regardless of employment income, and personal benefits based on eligible needs
Income Support: help with basic expenses, plus health benefits
New for the August period: recalibrated child benefit rates and a new 88% benefit level for couples who both receive disability assistance

AISH Payments Maximum Amount And Who Stays On It

AISH supports eligible adults with a severe disability that permanently prevents employment.

The maximum standard living allowance is up to $1,940 per month for a single adult living in the community. The amount a person actually receives depends on other income they, or a spouse or partner, may have.

AISH also includes health benefits, personal benefits and a child benefit for dependent children.

Not everyone moved to the new ADAP program. Under Alberta’s disability assistance changes, certain AISH clients automatically remained on AISH unless they chose to move to ADAP for its higher employment exemptions. According to the official ADAP page, those who stayed on AISH include:

individuals with a severe and profound developmental disability, or who are eligible for or receiving Persons with Developmental Disabilities services
individuals with palliative or terminal medical conditions
individuals living in continuing care homes
individuals 60 years of age or older

New ADAP Program And Its Transition Benefit

The Alberta Disability Assistance Program is now operational. It provides financial, health and employment supports to Albertans with severe disabilities who are able to work.

ADAP’s core financial benefit is $1,740 per month. That is the figure for the program itself.

Clients who transitioned from AISH to ADAP in July 2026 receive a $200 monthly transition benefit. That transition benefit keeps their financial benefit the same as their previous AISH amount until December 31, 2027.

For a transitioned client who previously received the maximum AISH amount, the $1,740 ADAP core benefit plus the $200 transition benefit maintains a total of $1,940 during the transition period.

A newly approved ADAP applicant who did not transfer from AISH may receive up to the $1,740 core benefit, subject to income and individual circumstances.

ADAP is built around work. Single clients can earn up to $700 per month with no impact to their financial benefits, and clients can earn up to $45,240 per year in employment income while continuing to receive support.

Health benefits continue regardless of employment income on ADAP.

AISH Versus ADAP: The Key Differences

Feature	AISH	ADAP
Main purpose	Severe, permanent disability that prevents work	Severe disability that limits but does not prevent work
Core monthly benefit	Up to $1,940 (single, in community)	$1,740 core; transitioned clients kept at their AISH level via a $200 transition benefit to Dec 31, 2027
Employment income fully exempt (single)	$350 / month	$700 / month
Annual employment income while keeping benefits	Lower work-focused limits	Up to $45,240 / year
Application	One combined disability assistance application	One combined disability assistance application

There is now a single combined application for both AISH and ADAP. An adjudicator reviews the file and places each eligible applicant into the program that best fits their situation.

Employment Income: How Much You Can Earn Before It Affects Your Benefit

Earning money does not automatically end assistance. Each client type has a level of monthly earnings that is fully exempt before benefits are affected.

Client type	Monthly earnings before impact to financial benefits
AISH single or parent	$350
ADAP single	$700
ADAP parent (1 or more dependent children)	$1,100
AISH or ADAP cohabiting partner	$1,500

Above these thresholds, earnings are gradually deducted rather than cut off. On ADAP, the reduction begins at less than a cent per dollar and increases as annual earnings approach the top of the range.

August 2026 Child Benefit Amounts

Child benefit rates under AISH and ADAP were recalibrated to reflect other child-related supports, including the federal Canada Child Benefit.

The new monthly rates apply starting the August 2026 benefit period.

Dependent child	Monthly child benefit (August 2026)
First child	$300
Second child	$117
Third child	$88
Fourth child	$59
Each additional child	$30

Alberta states these recalibrated rates will increase child benefits for approximately 7,000 families who receive disability income assistance.

New For Couples: The 88% Household Rule

Starting the August 2026 benefit period, households where two adults both receive disability income assistance (AISH or ADAP) will each receive 88% of the maximum individual benefit.

Alberta describes this as reflecting a couple’s shared household expenses and mutual financial responsibility, in line with how other jurisdictions structure disability benefits.

For affected couples, this rule can change the combined household amount that arrives on July 28, so it is worth reviewing your monthly statement.

Why Individual Payment Amounts Differ

Two people on the same program can receive different deposits. Common reasons include:

Other income: income you or a spouse or partner receive can reduce the living allowance
Employment earnings: earnings above your exemption are gradually deducted
Dependent children: the child benefit adds to your payment based on the number of children
Household type: the new 88% rule applies when two adults both receive disability assistance
Living situation: clients in an approved continuing care home receive a modified living allowance
Benefit adjustments: overpayment recovery or a change in your file can change a given month’s amount

Because of these variables, program maximums are not a promise of a specific deposit. Your monthly statement shows your own breakdown.

Income Support Is A Separate Program

Income Support is distinct from AISH and ADAP. It helps eligible individuals and families who cannot fully cover basic living expenses such as food, clothing and shelter.

Depending on family size, ability to work and situation, Income Support can help with basic expenses like food, clothing and shelter, along with childcare, special diets, work-related expenses and emergencies. Recipients also receive health benefits.

Income Support amounts vary widely by household and category, so there is no single maximum figure. The Income Support page links to the official financial benefits summary for detailed rates.

Income Support recipients are encouraged to work. You keep all of your wages, and only a portion of your earnings is counted when your benefit is calculated.

Remaining 2026 Payment Dates

The dates below come from the official Government of Alberta schedule. Each date pays the following month’s assistance period in advance.

Assistance period	Benefit payment date
August 2026	Tuesday, July 28, 2026
September 2026	Wednesday, August 26, 2026
October 2026	Thursday, September 24, 2026
November 2026	Tuesday, October 27, 2026
December 2026	Wednesday, November 25, 2026
January 2027	Tuesday, December 22, 2026

What To Do If Your July 28 Payment Does Not Arrive

A missing deposit does not automatically mean your eligibility ended. Work through these steps in order:

Confirm the date. July 28 is the official deposit date. If the payment is not visible, check with your financial institution and then contact your caseworker or Alberta Supports.
Check your account and banking details. Look at your bank account or online banking, and confirm your direct deposit information on file is current.
Read your monthly statement. Review it for any benefit adjustment, overpayment recovery or income change that affected the amount.
Allow for mail if you get a cheque. Cheques are mailed about six business days before the first and then depend on Canada Post delivery times.
Contact your caseworker or Alberta Supports. If the payment still has not arrived, call the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
Ask about emergency help if needed. For urgent basic needs, ask about emergency financial assistance, available 24/7 at 1-866-644-5135.

Have This Ready Before You Call

your client or file identification
your current banking details
your most recent monthly statement
details of any recent income, employment or household change
any notice or letter you received about your file

Important Facts To Know Before July 28

The payment date is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
It covers the August 2026 assistance period and is paid in advance.
It applies to AISH, ADAP, and Income Support.
Direct deposit posts on the payment date, while mailed cheques arrive later.
Amounts vary by income, employment, children and household type.
August introduces changes, including recalibrated child benefits and the 88% couples rule.

Alberta’s next assistance payments are scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and they cover the August 2026 assistance period.

The date applies to AISH, ADAP, and Income Support, all of which pay four business days before the first of the month. Individual amounts vary by income, employment earnings, dependent children and household type, so program maximums are not a guaranteed deposit.

The August 2026 program changes matter, including recalibrated child benefit rates and the new 88% benefit level for couples who both receive disability assistance, because they can change what actually lands in your account.

If your payment has not arrived, confirm the date, allow for normal bank processing, check your statement for adjustments, and then contact the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.

Set a reminder for the next date, keep your banking and household details current, and check your monthly statement each cycle to confirm your payment is correct.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can my bank post the July 28 deposit later than midnight on the payment date?

The time a deposit becomes visible may vary by financial institution, although Alberta states that assistance payments are made at midnight on the scheduled date. Check with your bank if the payment is not visible on July 28, then contact your caseworker or Alberta Supports if it remains missing. A missing deposit does not automatically mean that eligibility has ended.

If I changed my bank account close to July 28, could that delay my payment?

It can, if your direct deposit information was updated shortly before a payment date, the change may not take effect in time for that specific deposit, and a payment could be sent to your previous account or issued another way. Banking updates are processed on a schedule, so timing matters. If you recently switched accounts, confirm with your caseworker whether the July 28 payment will use your new details or your old ones. Keeping banking information current well ahead of each payment date is the most reliable way to avoid this kind of delay.

Does moving from AISH to ADAP change my official payment date?

No, AISH, ADAP, and Income Support all follow the same monthly schedule, with payment four business days before the first of the month. Moving between AISH and ADAP does not shift your deposit to a different day, so a transitioned client still receives the July 28 payment for the August period. What can change after a transition is the amount, because ADAP has a different core benefit and different employment rules, with a transition benefit that maintains a former AISH client’s total until December 31, 2027. Review your monthly statement to see your specific breakdown after any program change.

Does earning employment income automatically stop my assistance?

No, both AISH and ADAP allow a level of monthly earnings that is fully exempt before benefits are affected, and earnings above that level are gradually reduced rather than cut off. A single ADAP client can earn up to $700 a month with no impact and can earn up to $45,240 a year while still receiving support. On AISH, a single or parent client has a $350 monthly earnings exemption. Health benefits continue regardless of employment income on ADAP. How your specific earnings affect your payment is calculated by the program, so confirm details with your caseworker.

Can I receive both provincial assistance and federal benefits like the Canada Disability Benefit?

Yes, a recipient can qualify for federal benefits while receiving AISH or ADAP, but federal income may affect the provincial payment calculation. Alberta requires recipients and their spouses or partners to apply for other government income they may be eligible for and report the outcome of Canada Disability Benefit and Disability Tax Credit applications.

Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon

Gagandeep Kaur Sekhon moved to Canada in 2010 on a study visa. She navigated through the ups and downs of her student life and gained her permanent residency in 2015. Today, she is a proud Canadian citizen residing in Calgary, Alberta. She is mother of 2 beautiful daughters and making her difference through writing and guidance at INC – Immigration News Canada.