Alberta Seniors Benefit Payment Dates for 2025

The Alberta Seniors Benefit provides monthly financial assistance to eligible low-income seniors, helping cover everyday living and housing costs. Payments are issued consistently throughout the year, making it easier to plan household expenses alongside federal pensions such as OAS and GIS.

Alberta Seniors Benefit payment dates for 2025 are:

• January 27
• February 24
• March 25
• April 24
• May 26
• June 24
• July 25
• August 25
• September 23
• October 27
• November 24
• December 17

What Is the Alberta Seniors Benefit?

This program is designed specifically for seniors with limited income living in Alberta. It supplements federal retirement income and helps reduce financial pressure related to housing, utilities, and other essential expenses. The benefit is paid monthly and adjusted based on income and living arrangements.

Who Can Qualify

To be eligible, applicants generally must:

• Be 65 years of age or older
• Have lived in Alberta for at least three consecutive months
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Receive Old Age Security (OAS)
• Meet income limits set by the program

Seniors who have chosen to delay OAS are not eligible for this provincial benefit during the deferral period.

New Alberta Residents

Eligibility begins once both conditions are met:

• You have turned 65
• You have completed three months of permanent residence in Alberta

How Benefit Amounts Are Calculated

Benefit amounts depend primarily on annual income and personal circumstances.

As a general guideline:

• Single seniors with annual income up to $33,410
• Senior couples with combined income up to $54,640

Amounts are calculated using income from the previous calendar year and adjusted for:

• Marital or partner status
• Type of accommodation (homeowner, renter, care facility)
• Whether federal pension benefits are received

Income deductions are applied before determining the final “non-deductible income,” which is used to calculate benefit eligibility and amount. Benefits decrease gradually as income increases.

Maximum Benefit Levels

For seniors with very low or zero calculated income, the program provides the highest benefit amounts. These amounts decrease progressively as income rises, based on set reduction rates.

Benefits differ depending on:

• Whether you are single or part of a couple
• Your housing situation (private residence, lodge, continuing care)

Supplementary Accommodation Benefit

Seniors living in approved supportive living or long-term care facilities may receive additional assistance to help cover accommodation costs. This supplement is combined with the Alberta Seniors Benefit into a single monthly payment and ensures a minimum amount remains available for personal expenses.

Special rules apply for couples who must live apart due to health-related care needs.

First-Time and Special Income Situations

First-time applicants or seniors without prior benefit history may have their benefits temporarily calculated using estimated income. Final amounts are later adjusted once actual income information is confirmed.

After You Apply

Once reviewed, you will receive written confirmation outlining:

• Whether you qualify
• Your benefit amount
• When payments will begin

Keeping Information Current

To avoid interruptions, seniors should report changes such as:

• Moving residence
• Changes in marital status
• Significant income changes
• Changes in OAS eligibility
• Banking or contact detail updates

Retroactive Payments

Eligible seniors may receive retroactive payments for up to 11 months, provided all eligibility conditions were met during that period.

When Benefits End

Payments stop if:

• You permanently move out of Alberta
• The recipient passes away

If You Disagree With a Decision

Seniors may request a review if they believe a decision about eligibility or payment amount is incorrect. Reviews follow a formal, step-by-step process and require written documentation.

Key Takeaway

The Alberta Seniors Benefit plays an important role in supporting low-income seniors by supplementing federal pensions and helping manage living costs. Knowing the 2025 payment dates, understanding how eligibility and amounts are calculated, and keeping personal information updated ensures payments continue smoothly throughout the year.