Affordability payments are providing financial relief to more than 875,000 Albertans.
The first of up to six $100 payments was sent out on Jan. 31 for seniors, parents with children under 18, and those on core support programs.
The exact timing of the payments may vary depending on when applications were completed. Albertans who requested cheques can expect them in the coming days.
Eligible Albertans have until June 30, 2023 to apply.
Those receiving financial support through the Alberta Seniors Benefit, AISH, Income Support, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) will automatically be enrolled and do not need to apply through the portal.
Seniors 65 and older who are not already receiving benefits, as well as parents with children under 18 that have an annual household income of under $180,000 are eligible to apply.
Applications can be made online at www.alberta.ca/affordable. Applicants must have a valid Alberta.ca account, and will be asked to provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN) and banking information.
Those who can’t access the portal can visit their local registry or Alberta Supports location.
Anyone needing help with their application can call the Affordability Action Plan information line at 1-844-644-9955, or the Verified Account support line at 1-844-643-2789.
Red Deer-North constituents with questions, or concerns can contact the Red Deer-North MLA Constituency Office by using the contact form.