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Legal and Financial
Additional Financial Programs for Seniors in Alberta
AISH Network of Alberta Strives to improve the lives for Albertans who receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped through information, support, assistance, education, and community building. Has volunteer opportunities. Address: 3A05 - 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0LR Telephone: 780-482-8921 Fax: 780-482-8092 E-Mail: aishnetwork@interbaun.com
Administers health benefit plans for government-sponsored programs such as Coverage for Seniors. Provides employee group benefit plans for Alberta businesses and health benefit plans for individual Albertans. Provides emergency travel coverage plans for individuals travelling outside Alberta or Canada. Address: 10009 108 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3C5 Telephone: 780-498-8000 Customer Service 780-498-8100 Switchboard Fax: 781-425-4627
Alberta Senior’s Benefit Program The Alberta Seniors Benefit program provides support in addition to the federal benefits received under Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Federal Allowance and the GST credit. It is based on income and provides monthly cash benefits to eligible seniors. Canadian Human Rights Commission Administers the Canadian High Rights Act which prohibits discrimination by federally regulated employers and organizations on any of 11 grounds contained in the Act (sex, race, disability, etc.). Investigates complaints filed under the Act. Provides seminars and workshops on human rights issues. Address: 308-10010 106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3L8 Telephone: 780-495-4040 Toll Free: 1-800-999-6899 Fax: 780-495-4044
Your contributions to the Canada Pension Plan provide you with a stable and dependable pension you can build on for retirement. Your contributions also provide you and your dependents with basic financial protection if you become disabled or die.
The Dental Assistance for Seniors program is based on income and provides low- to moderate-income seniors with financial assistance for basic dental services that help maintain a reasonable level of dental health. You could be eligible for up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage for eligible procedures every 5 years.
Alberta Law Line Free legal advice, information & referrals. Telephone: 780-644-7777 (Edmonton) or 1-866-845-3425 (Outside Edmonton) Website: www.albertalawline.ab.ca
Provides legal services at a reduced cost to those who are unable to obtain a lawyer from their own resources. Matters include adult and youth criminal charges, Child and Family Services Authority (FKA Child Welfare) matters, and family law. Coverage based on eligibility. Provides referrals for those who do not qualify. Address: 300 Revillon Building, 10320 102 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 4A1 Telephone: 780-427-7575 Fax: 780-427-5909
Barristers and Solicitors. Full service law firm. Christine P. Murray BA. (Hon.), LL B. with a specialty in Family Law information.. Address: # 101 —10033 –80 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 1T4. Telephone: 780-437-3030 Fax: 780-434-2266
Optical Assistance for Seniors The Optical Assistance for Seniors program is based on income and is for low to moderate income Albertans, aged 65 or older. The program contributes up to $230 every three years for the purchase of prescription eyeglasses. |
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