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flag Alberta lowers seniors' benefit income threshold to save money, sparking debate over impact on vulnerable seniors.

flag Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defended tightening seniors' benefit eligibility, lowering the income threshold for the Alberta Seniors Benefit from $34,770 to $31,636 starting July 1, affecting some seniors and other programs. flag The move, aimed at aligning with Ontario and B.C., is expected to save $23 million in 2026–27 and $31 million in 2027–28. flag A new disability assessment system will route individuals to either ADAP or AISH, with a $200 monthly transition benefit until December 2027. flag Critics say the changes harm vulnerable seniors, while the government says low-income seniors will face no benefit reduction and the average impact is about $14 monthly. flag The province also introduced a new caregiver credit, part of broader fiscal measures amid a $9.4 billion deficit.

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