01/12/2026
If you are a senior in Alberta (or helping a parent), the Alberta Seniors Benefit (ASB) is one of the most important monthly supports to understand. It is designed to help low-income seniors with monthly living expenses—and for many families, it can make budgeting for essentials (utilities, groceries, transportation, and even support at home) more manageable.
(https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-seniors-benefit)
To be eligible for the Alberta Seniors Benefit, Alberta states you must:
- Be 65 years of age or older (benefits may start the month of your 65th birthday)
- Have lived in Alberta for at least 3 months immediately before applying
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Receive Old Age Security (OAS) from the Government of Canada
Meet the program’s financial eligibility criteria
Seniors with low-income can get financial assistance to help with monthly living expenses.