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Albertans Face Benefit Cuts in Disability Transition | Edmonton News

Albertans Face Benefit Cuts in Disability Transition | Edmonton News

Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Forty-six thousand Albertans are being transitioned from AISH to ADAP, promising more job earnings but slashing monthly benefits by $200—devastating for those with severe disabilities who struggle to work. Advocates, patients, and even medical professionals are sounding alarms as cuts threaten basic survival, especially after years of ignored pleas and slashed funding. The government insists ADAP offers Canada’s highest core benefit and best employment compatibility—but for many, the reality feels like a betrayal.

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