Federal health minister voices concern as Alberta implements dual-practice health-care model
New model would allow some Alberta physicians to practise in both public and private … READ MORE
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Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill
WATCH: Teen’s scoliosis surgery wait in Alberta leads to $200K bill in US; … READ MORE
Millions of Canadians struggle to get specialist health care: StatsCan report
Large, aging population and few specialists are key drivers. Photo by Tima … READ MORE
Albertans on disability payments receive wrong amounts for August
Province says technical issue related to new payment processing software to blame … READ MORE
Recipients of Alberta’s new disability assistance program worry it will be detrimental
Alberta Disability Assistance Program takes effect Wednesday. An undated file photo … READ MORE
AADL Authorised Providers – Shoe Elevations
We offer Shoe Elevations only for Clients who already have AFOs. We refer all other … READ MORE
Calgary family shocked to discover their daughter, with severe brain injury, is being moved off AISH
Government says 46,000 Albertans will automatically move to new disability support … READ MORE
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support
Families are now waiting years for access to FSCD support. More than 700 parents … READ MORE
The account nobody told you about
Sometime around 2009—and I’ll admit I’m working partly from memory … READ MORE
Multinational contractors managing Alberta’s new disability employment system: documents
AISH recipients panicked, upset over transition to ADAP. ADAP, launching July 1, … READ MORE
AISH to ADAP: Controversial change will push Albertans ‘deeper into poverty’
With the provincial government’s new benefit plan for Albertans with disabilities … READ MORE
Have you applied for FSCD in Alberta? CBC News wants to hear your experience
Advocates raise concerns about growing waitlists. We’d like to hear from … READ MORE
Doctors call for strong oversight, workforce protections as Alberta works towards dual practice model
Alberta Medical Association shared 70 recommendations with premier, ministers. … READ MORE
Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates
Qualifying for the credit opens door to 13 other federal measures for people living … READ MORE
Municipalities call on Alberta government to pause changes to disability benefits
AISH recipients moved to new program will receive $200 less each month. Edmonton … READ MORE
Thousands of Alberta seniors to lose income supplement as province faces rising provincial deficit
Additional cuts mean many Albertans caring for seniors will lose their $1,000 … READ MORE
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Online health information, including prescriptions, test results, now accessible up … READ MORE
Disability pension changes won’t impact veterans: Finance minister
Changes will only impact RCMP members, according to the government. Canadian war … READ MORE
Alberta leads country in employing people with disabilities, but some still fall through the cracks
‘This is an area where we think we need to continue to increase … READ MORE
Canada’s Pharmacare Act: Still a Work in Progress
More than a year has passed since Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act, received Royal … READ MORE
Advocates call on Alberta government to halt shift to new disability benefits program
If bill passes, all AISH recipients will be transferred to new program in July. … READ MORE
Alberta minister calls for automatic enrolment in Canada’s new disability benefit
Nixon said the federal application requirements present a ‘significant … READ MORE
AISH recipient, advocates worry about Alberta’s new disability benefit program
Alberta Disability Assistance Program coming in July 2026. Assisted Living and … READ MORE
Issues with rollout of federal disability benefit a ‘slap in the face’ for some recipients
Eligible recipients describe payment delays, miscalculated amounts. Some Canadians … READ MORE
AISH recipients panicked over looming provincial deadline: health providers
Minister says AISH recipients aren’t expected to complete the federal … READ MORE
AISH recipients in community housing will see rent hike under new Alberta regulations
Province says changes create standardized approach to rent setting that is fair to … READ MORE
Are you eligible for the new Canada Disability Benefit?
Eligible Canadians can begin applying for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) as of … READ MORE
‘We are not a priority:’ Disability advocates say lack of minister sends a message
This undated handout photo shows Rabia Khedr, national director of Disability … READ MORE
Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: The Critical gaps in health care for young adults with … READ MORE
How school systems can honour the human rights of people with disabilities
Schools need to hire, support and promote disabled educators and administrators to … READ MORE
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