The Alberta government is changing the payment schedule for people in the peace region who receive payments through the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program and other income supports.
The change will mean that those who rely on the supports will receive their payment four business days prior to the first of the month.
In a news release Friday, the province said the change is based on feedback from a recent survey of Albertans who receive AISH and income support payments.
The survey results showed those Albertans wanted more time to pay their bills and to avoid any unnecessary late charges.
March will be the first month with the new payment date.
The province says those receiving payments will get a notice to update any automatic bill payments when they get their February direct deposit slip or cheque.
– Kyle Moore, Trending 55 Newsroom
