Alberta Adult Health Benefit
The Alberta Adult Health Benefit (AAHB) is a provincial program for low-income households where an adult is pregnant or has high ongoing prescription drug needs. It is administered by the Government of Alberta.
Eligibility
You may qualify if you:
- Are pregnant
- Have high ongoing prescription drug needs
- Are leaving Income Support or AISH due to employment, self-employment, or CPP-D income
You and your family must:
- Live in Alberta
- Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Meet income guidelines (see official table)
- Not receive health benefits from other government programs (e.g., Income Support, AISH, NIHB, etc.)
Income calculation: Add Line 23600 from your tax return (and spouse's), add support payments received (Line 12799), subtract taxable support payments (Line 12800), subtract annual drug costs. If negative, use zero.
Coverage
- Dental: basic services (extractions, fillings, dentures) and preventive care (x-rays, exams, cleaning)
- Eye exams and glasses: adults every 2 years; dependents under 18 annually
- Prescription drugs: see Interactive Drug Benefit List; some OTC products covered
- Diabetes supplies: test strips, lancets, etc.; CGM for eligible individuals
- Ambulance: emergency trips to nearest hospital
- Essential OTC medications: may be covered
If you have other coverage, use it first; AAHB may cover remaining costs.
How to Apply
- Download form AEHB3931
- Complete all sections
- Sign and date the declaration
- Sign consent for CRA income verification
- Include proof of drug needs if applicable
- Submit by email, mail, or fax
If leaving Income Support or AISH, speak to your case worker.
After Applying
- Card: mailed to you; show it when receiving services
- Annual review: every September, income checked; auto-renew if below threshold
- Change of info: use form AEHB3002
- Consent to release info: form AAS13391
Income Reassessment
- Oct 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026: if denied, request reassessment based on estimated 2025 income. Provide income verification from Jan 1, 2025, and evidence for rest of 2025.
- Mar 1 – Sep 30, 2026: if denied, re-apply using 2025 income with CRA Notice of Assessment.
Exception Committee
For non-covered services, submit a request with appropriate forms (e.g., for drugs, optical).
Contact
Health Benefits Contact Centre: 780-427-6848 (toll-free 1-877-469-5437), email health.benefits@gov.ab.ca, fax 780-415-8386 (toll-free 1-855-415-8386), mailing address: PO Box 2222, Station Main, Edmonton, AB.
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