New Alberta Health Care Card

We are not considering an overhaul of our health care card system at this time alberta issue its health cards on paper cardstock making them prone to damage and decay over time.

New alberta health care card. Health card updates life events and address changes. All new and returning eligible alberta residents must be registered for the alberta health care insurance plan ahcip to receive insured hospital and physician services. This is a free service. Households enrolled in the alberta adult health benefit aahb program and the parent guardian of children enrolled in the achb program receive plastic hbcs enrolled in the aahb or achb programs.

Health care cards are mailed to you from the ahcip office. In accordance with the canada health act alberta has a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and health care services all new and returning alberta residents must register for alberta health care insurance plan ahcip coverage to receive insured hospital and physician services. Keep your health account information current if you move have children turn 21 or 65 get married divorced or other relationship changes. Any eligible dependent children are enrolled in the alberta child health benefit achb program and are listed on the achb card.

Physicians doctors surgeons general practitioners. There are no premiums or payments to be registered with the ahcip. Your personal health care card is mailed to you. Ahcip inquires or updates.

Do not send information or forms by email. For information on how to apply for a health card click on your province or territory of residence below. When accessing services you will need to show your personal health care card along with photo identification. An alberta health care card is a piece of government issued identification that gives eligible residents of alberta access to medical services like.

How to cancel ahcip coverage if you move outside alberta or if an alberta resident dies. Have your personal health. Not all registry agents in alberta provide ahcip services only those listed below. Any insured health services you receive and pay for before your application is processed may be reimbursed once you have your personal health care card.

Health cards also called care cards are a provincial responsibility. When to cancel health care coverage. All questions comments or concerns that require your personal health information or health care number should be made in person by telephone fax or mail. Ask questions about alberta s health care insurance plan send your completed forms update your information or get a replacement card.