AISH vs ADAP comparison when you work
Compare two side-by-side estimates for Alberta disability cash benefits after July 2026. Left column: staying on AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped). Right column: moving to ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program), including the temporary $200/month top-up through Dec 2027 for people moving from AISH.
What this MyEligible tool does
This page compares AISH and ADAP take-home when you enter employment income. It helps you understand the July 2026 transition rules side-by-side. It is not Alberta's official benefit estimator and does not include pensions, Canada Disability Benefit, CPP disability, or other income.
When to use Alberta's official estimator
Use the official AISH and ADAP benefit estimator on alberta.ca when you need a single-stream payment estimate that Alberta publishes for caseworkers. An AISH or Alberta Supports worker can also run a comprehensive assessment including income this tool omits.
Alberta AISH and ADAP benefit estimator (alberta.ca)Published living allowance maximums (August 2026)
Reference amounts from Alberta Regulation 96/2026 before employment clawback. Your actual payment depends on household composition, income, and caseworker review.
- AISH maximum living allowance (individual): about $1,940/month
- ADAP maximum living allowance (individual): about $1,740/month
- ADAP transition top-up for former AISH clients: $200/month through December 31, 2027
- First-child monthly benefit (AISH/ADAP): about $300/month
Last reviewed for this tool: 2026-06-22. Amounts may change.
Alberta rules (2026)
Updated 2026-06-22Compare two side-by-side estimates for Alberta disability cash benefits after July 2026. Left column: staying on AISH (Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped). Right column: moving to ADAP (Alberta Disability Assistance Program), including the temporary $200/month top-up through Dec 2027 for people moving from AISH.
Estimate only. This tool does not decide whether you remain on AISH or transition to ADAP. Alberta reviews medical and financial criteria. An AISH worker must confirm your file. If you move from AISH to ADAP, Alberta adds $200/month through December 31, 2027 (transition top-up). This estimate includes that amount in the ADAP column.
Take-home pay from work after tax and payroll deductions. Enter 0 if you are not working.
Monthly comparison
Enter your monthly take-home pay to see side-by-side AISH and ADAP estimates.
Other provincial disability earnings tools
Each province uses different exemption rules. These standalone estimators are separate from the main benefits quiz and from each other.