Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. AADAC is now part of Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Alberta Aids to Daily Living.Helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness to maintain their independence at home, in lodges or group homes by providing financial assistance to buy medical equipment and supplies.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (formerly INAC)
A 10 digit number issued by AANDC to all eligible First Nations people. The number is composed of three parts: the first 3 digits (band number) identify the band to which the person belongs The next 5 digits (family number) identify the person's family unit within the band. The last 2 digits (position number) identify the person's position within their family. (Formerly Indian Registration Number and INAC Number)
Alberta Association of Optometrists.
AISH Application Tracking Module.
Alberta Blue Cross.Administers health programs for provincial, territorial and federal governments
The Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act.
Alberta Dental Association and College.The ADA&C is a key partner, policy advisor, and decision maker with the public, government, industry and dental health professionals, regarding the availability, accessibility, and affordability of appropriate and high quality dental services for Albertans.
Alberta Dental Service Corporation.
Alberta Employment and Immigration - Formerly called: Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry or Alberta Human Resources and Employment
An affected party can be an applicant, a client, a financial administrator, a sponsor of a landed immigrant or a third party.
Alberta Health Services. AHS operates Alberta's health care system.
Alberta Health and Wellness. The government department responsible for setting strategic direction for Alberta's health system.
A type of income reporting period.
A person who receives payments under an annuity.
A contract or agreement that provides for a steady stream of equal payments in exchange for a lump sum purchase price. Annuities may provide payments for a fixed term or may provide payments until the death of the annuitant.
Process that allows a party affected by a decision made by AISH to receive an independent assessment of their situation and a final decision.
A person who has submitted an application to obtain AISH benefits.
A process used to follow-up on and verify information.
Business Cost Program (BCP)
Person for whom a trust has been created.
A benefit referred to in the AISH Act. See program policy - Benefits.
Under the BCP program, an additional BCP payment is applied to health services codes. When claims for these health codes are processed and paid in accodance with the Schedule of Medical Benefits. See Letter of Agreement and Bulletin listed in \"Payment of Medical Reports and Forms\" operational policy section.
College of Alberta Denturists.
Client Category. AISH has three different levels of living allowances. AISH uses the following client categories on LISA: 91 Straight AISH, 92 Modified AISH, and 93 AISH Client Living in Government-Operated Community Residence.
Central Client Directory (system).
Central Cheque Processing (cheque).
Career and Employment Consultant
A recipient of a benefit who is eligible under the AISH Act.
A review of a client's circumstances.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
A cohabiting partner as defined in the AISH General Regulation. See program policy - Definitions.
Cost of Living Allowance increase provided between January 1, 1989 and December 31, 1990 on the Spouse's Allowance, CPP War Veteran's Allowance, and the Civilian War Pensions.
Deductions that are a condition of employment refer to payroll deductions that an employee cannot opt out of (that are mandatory).
COLA refers to the Cost of Living Allowance increases provided between January 1, 1989 and December 31, 1990 on the Spouse's Allowance, CPP, War Veteran's Allowance, and the Civilian War Pensions.
Canada Pension Plan.The Canada Pension Plan is a contributory, earnings-related social insurance program. It ensures a measure of protection to a contributor and his or her family against the loss of income due to retirement, disability and death.
Canada Pension Plan Disability.
Central Payment Request.
Canada Revenue Agency.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.
Child Support Services
Designated Assisted Living (DAL): A space or spaces within a building (facility) that are operated under contract between the regional health authority and a building operator for persons who are assessed by the health region as requiring a high level of personal care and support services. The health region, in collaboration with the operator, approves the admission and discharge of residents.
Drug Benefit List.
The Department responsible for the administration of the program.
Defined in the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation. See program policy - Definitions.
A space or spaces within a building (facility) that are operated under contract between the regional health authority and a building operator for persons who are assessed by the health region as requiring a high level of personal care and support services. The health region, in collaboration with the operator, approves the admission and discharge of residents.
A person designated by the Minister as a director for the purpose of administering the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act.
The outcome or result of a complex relationship between an individual's health condition and personal factors, and of the external factors that represent the circumstances in which the individual lives. World Health Organization definition.
A trust in which the settlor has given the trustee full discretion to decide when a beneficiary is to receive either the income or capital of the trust. If the trust is set up for a group of beneficiaries, this type of trust may also allow the trustee to determine which beneficiaries should receive the income or the capital of the trust.
Date of Birth.
District Office Cheque.
Direct Purchase Order
Eligibility Determination.
Error Detection and Continuous Improvement (Full Verification Program).
Employment Insurance.A Government of Canada program providing temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills. Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance.
Expenditure Officer
Income that is not used in determining eligibility for AISH or the level of AISH benefits.
Defined in the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation: “Facility” means(i) a nursing home as defined in the Nursing Homes Act,(ii) the part of an approved hospital or auxiliary hospital as defined in the Hospitals Act in which a person receives similar care as received in a facility described in subclause (i) that is not designated under the Mental Health Regulation (AR 19/2004) as a facility,(iii) the part of a residential facility approved by the Minister as a designated assisted living unit where a person is admitted or discharged by a regional health authority on the basis of health needs, or(iv) a residential facility or part of a residential facility approved by the Minister in exceptional circumstances when an applicant or client has unique care needs.
Defined in the AISH General Regulation as: “Financial hardship” means that a person is unable to arrange his or her circumstances and financial affairs to meet his or her basic needs and those of his or her cohabiting partner and dependent child.
Monthly financial assistance provided by AISH.
Generic term for help provided through money.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
A deception deliberately practiced in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain.
Guaranteed Investment Certificate.GICs are secure investments that guarantee to preserve your money.
Guaranteed Income Supplement The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional money, on top of the Old Age Security pension, to low-income seniors living in Canada.
Goods and Services Tax.
Health Benefits Card.
Home Parenteral Therapy Program.Inpatients, outpatients, Emergency Department patients who require antimicrobial intravenous therapy for longer than 72 hours and meet criteria to have the therapy administered at home rather than in hospital.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Housing and Urban Affairs - Responsible for Rent Supplement (under Direct to Tenant Program)
Identification
Income and Employment Supports Act.
Independent Funeral Directors Association of Alberta.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. (Name changed to AANDC)
Formerly Indian Registration Number A 10 digit number issued by INAC to all eligible First Nations people. The number is composed of three parts: the first 3 digits (band number) identify the band to which the person belongs The next 5 digits (family number) identify the person's family unit within the band. The last 2 digits (position number) identify the person's position within their family.
“Institution” means a place or part of a place: (i) for the detention or correction of persons who have committed a crime or whoare charged with the commission of a crime,(ii) designated under the Mental Health Regulation (AR 19/2004) as a facility,or(iii) designated by the Minister as an institution and that receives funding underthe Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Governance Act.
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)
Jurisdiction is the basis of the authority the Panel has to hear and decide a case. An Appeal Panel obtains its jurisdiction from the legislation governing the Program.
Locked in Retirement Account.A LIRA is a special RRSP contract designed specifically to hold locked-in pension funds (which means the funds are not available as a cash refund) for a former plan member, former spouse or common-law partner, or surviving spouse or partner, as the case may be, and provides an alternative to leaving the funds in the pension plan.
Formerly called \"handicap benefit\".
Involves regular treatment and continuing nursing care provided to persons with persistent mental illnesses or physical disabilities. Albertans are eligible to receive long-term care when they are no longer able to live independently within their communities. Long-term care is provided at centres like auxiliary hospitals and institutional homes.
Long-term Care.
Long Term Disability Insurance.
Medical certificate includes the signed statement of a physician.
Maintenance Enforcement Program.A program to ensure that individuals meet their obligations to pay spousal and child support under the terms of their court orders and certain agreements.
Minister of Seniors and Community Supports.
Member of the Legislative Assembly.
A type of income reporting period.
Cohabiting partners have the mutual obligation to support each other. AISH considers the income of the applicant, client, and their cohabiting partner in determining eligibility and level of benefits.
Remaining income after AISH applies CRA allowable deductions. Net income is calculated as gross income minus CRA allowable deductions.
A trust in which the settler has determined when the beneficiary is to receive the income or capital of the trust. The trustee is required to distribute the income or capital of the trust in accordance with what the settlor has outlined in the trust.
Income that is deducted dollar-for-dollar from AISH benefits.
A First Nations person who is not registered as an Indian under the Indian Act. This may be because their ancestors were never registered or because they lost Indian status under former provisions of the Indian Act. Over the years, the rules have changed. An individual may be eligible to register as an Indian if one or both of his parents are eligible for registration. Under Bill C-31 an Act to Amend the Indian Act, some Indians who had lost their status previously may be able to restore their status as a Registered Indian.
Old Age Security (pension).A Government of Canada program providing a modest pension at age 65 for persons having lived in Canada for at least 10 years.
Persons ordinarily residing on reserve include: persons who are away from a reserve to obtain care in a long-term care facility, persons who are away from a reserve to access social services not available on reserve, and persons who are away from a reserve to access full-time post-secondary education or full-time training.
An applicant diagnosed as palliative or terminally ill is expected to pass away in a short period of time
Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The PDD program develops, implements, and evaluates a provincial plan for the delivery of supports to adults with developmental disabilities.
Personal Health Number.Unique personal identification number shown on your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Card
A ten-digit code assigned by the CCD system for each registered adult.
Defined in the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped General Regulation. See program policy - Definitions.
To divide proportionately over the number of months in the reporting period.
Public Trustee.Alberta's Office of the Public Trustee protects the financial interests of vulnerable Albertans by administering the estates of dependent adults, deceased persons and minors when there is no one else to act.
Quebec Pension Plan.
A type of income reporting period.
An acronym that describes the process of assessing income. (Report, Assess, Define, Apply)
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
The applicant or client cannot have refused to seek or to accept reasonable employment for reasonable wages within the limits of their disability.
At least minimum wage or the training allowance provided in training or rehabilitation facilities. Reasonable wages means minimum wage or a wage agreed to under a permit for employment for persons with disabilities. Applicants who receive a wage under a permit may be eligible for AISH, if other eligibility conditions are met.
The person who creates a trust by donating property to a trustee to be managed and administered for the benefit of another person (beneficiary).
The applicant or client maintains a residence in which he resides at a given address or is know to reside within the boundaries of the Province of Alberta.
Registered Retirement Income Fund.A plan that is designed to provide a steady stream of income during retirement.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (also referred to as RSP).
An impairment of mental or physical functioning or both that, in a director's opinion after considering any relevant medical or psychological reports, causes substantial limitation in the person's ability to earn a livelihood and is likely to continue to affect that person permanently because no remedial therapy is available that would materially improve the person's ability to earn a livelihood. See program policy - Severe Handicap.
Students Finance http://text.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance/.
Social Insurance Number http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sin/010.shtml.
Special Needs Assistnace for Seniors
(Registered Indian) means a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act and has an Indian Registration Number.
A person may be considered a Status Indian without being a member of a particular band. Benefits may be provided by AISH if the person ordinarily resides off reserve. Benefits are the responsibility of the federal government if the person ordinarily resides on a reserve, and should be referred back to that reserve for services over the AISH maximum.
Simplified summary of a tax return. A summary from Canada Revenue Agency that is mailed to the individual once tax documents are processed. It lists total income, total tax credits, and amount of tax refund or amount of taxes owing for a particular year. This form does not show a breakdown of sources of income or a breakdown of tax credits.
The actual tax forms used for filing income taxes for a particular year. These forms can be used for income verification when completed by a Tax Service or by an accountant.
A detailed printout that lists all incomes by type, all credits by type, marital status, and amount of refund or amount of taxes owing for a particular year or years. This printout is obtained at Canada Revenue Agency offices.
Income of the applicant, client, and their cohabiting partner.
A Status Indian who belongs to a band that has signed a treaty agreement with the Crown (federal government).
Trust
A person who holds property rights for the benefit of another (beneficiary) through a trust.
Universal Child Care Benefit.A Government of Canada program designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. The UCCB is for children under the age of 6 years and is paid in installments of $100 per month per child.
Defined in the AISH General Regulation. See program policy - Definitions.
Workers' Compensation Board.Is a not-for-profit organization legislated to administer the workers' compensation system for the province of Alberta. Through the payment of premiums, 117,000 employers fund this no-fault system to provide compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to over 1.5 million workers.
Working Income Tax Benefit
Working Income Tax Benefit Disability Supplement