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Alberta benefits, credits and rebates

If you live in Alberta, you may be eligible for provincial programs on top of federal benefits like the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST credit. Many are paid automatically when you file your taxes — but others need an application, so check the application steps for each program.

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Alberta programs we check

• Alberta Child and Family Benefit
• Alberta Seniors Benefit
• Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
• Alberta Adult Health Benefit
• Alberta Child Health Benefit
• Child care subsidy

Federal programs to check

Eligibility depends on your work history and other rules. Pension and parental benefits work differently in Québec.

• Canada Child Benefit (CCB) and Child Disability Benefit
• GST/HST credit
• Canada Workers Benefit
• Canadian Dental Care Plan
• Disability Tax Credit and Canada Disability Benefit
• Canada Caregiver Credit
• Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) retirement, disability and survivor benefits
• Employment Insurance (regular, maternity, parental, sickness, caregiving)
• RESP grants: Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond
• RDSP grants and bonds
• Canada Student Grants
• First Home Savings Account (FHSA) and Home Buyers' Plan
• Medical expense and home accessibility tax credits

Local programs

Many cities and utilities also offer property tax relief, low-income transit and recreation passes, and help with water, heating or electricity bills. Enter your city in the questionnaire and we'll look for them.

Program names and rules change. Always confirm details on the official government website before applying. BenefitCanada is independent and not affiliated with any government.