INTENT

Income Support (IS) benefits are intended for people in Alberta.

POLICY

Persons are eligible for IS only while they are in Alberta with the following exception:

• A client who is out of the province for legitimate reasons (e.g., out of province job search approved by a Career and Employment Consultant or medical treatment approved by Alberta Health) may be eligible for Core Shelter only, for a maximum of one month, to maintain their existing shelter in Alberta. No other benefits are issued.

The Health Benefits Card is not valid for coverage outside Alberta.

Substantiation

• A Service Plan in which the worker has approved job search outside of Alberta.
  
• A medical letter (from their physician or nurse practitioner) substantiating the need to seek medical treatment outside of Alberta.