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Financial Support & Tax Services
When an individual sustains a brain injury, there may be financial consequences for the family – especially if the survivor was the breadwinner. There are programs and services available to assist with financial challenges.
Financial Resources
Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)
www.seniors.alberta.ca/aish
AISH Information Line
1-866-477-8589
The AISH program provides financial and health-related assistance to eligible adults with a disability. AISH health benefits and supplemental assistance may also assist a client's cohabiting partner and dependent children. Keep up to date changes and new information related to AISH and other funding resources: www.seniors.alberta.ca/aish/announcements.asp
Registered Disability Savings Plan
1-800-622-6232
www.disabilitysavings.gc.ca
Helping people with disabilities save for the future. Canadian residents under age 60 who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit can open a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and can also receive money from the Government to encourage savings.
Residential Funding Opportunities
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Dial 310-000
Enter: (780) 427-5760
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP)
(403) 515-3000
Taxes (for Seniors)
Canadian Revenue Agency
1-800-959-8281
www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/dsblts/menu-eng.html
Seniors may qualify for several federal and/or provincial tax credits. Seniors eligible for the disability tax credit may also be eligible to claim additional medical expenses.
Visit the Canadian Revenue Agency: www.cra.gc.ca or 1-800-959-8281.
Seniors may be eligible to receive help completing their tax return through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Call 211 or visit the website at www.cra.gc.ca.
Kerby Centre
403-705-3214
www.albertahealthservices.ca/facilities.asp?pid=facility&rid=129
Kerby Centre offers a free tax return service for eligible seniors.
To be eligible to use the service:
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You must be over the age of 65
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Your only income is from Old Age Security, the Canadian Pension Plan or the Guaranteed Income Supplement
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Your taxable income is less than the income limit established for this service
Contact 1-800-959-1110 or netfile on-line www.netfile.gc.ca/menu-eng.html.
