Some disability advocates say the Alberta government is clawing back a federal disability benefit, but the province disputes the claim.
is being accused of clawing back a federal disability benefit by Disability advocates, and they’re concerned about people missing out on vital income supports.
Ashley Stevenson, press secretary for the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services, told Global News in a statement that the provincial government is happy to see the federal government step in to provide support, but is also proud of offering the highest disability benefit rate in Canada at about $1,900 a month.
Veronica Hooper was at first elated to learn about the Canada Disability Benefit, but was then disappointed to hear that it would be considered non-exempt. “Having again a little bit of extra will make the difference of buying food or paying rent,” Hooper told Global News.She says she will be writing a letter to the Alberta government asking it to reconsider the decision, and for the federal government to step in on the issue.“I just don’t want this to be an issue that’s swept under the table,” Hooper said.
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