Alberta Cuts Seniors Benefits, Caregiver Tax Credits
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Albertas budget deficit leads to cuts in seniors benefits and caregiver tax credits. The province is tightening eligibility rules for the Alberta Seniors Benefit, reducing the income cutoff by 9% and saving $23 million next year. Seniors advocates express disappointment as more seniors face poverty, but seniors centers welcome steady funding for healthcare and community programs. The caregiver tax credit is revamped, combining two credits and limiting it to those caring for people with impairments, affecting 16,500 recipients. The changes align Alberta with the national credit and save $31 million by 2027.
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