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Alberta health card: eligibility, coverage start dates and how to apply

By Alex Francisco Updated Oct 11, 2026 Figures checked Oct 11, 2026 11 min read

How do you get an Alberta health card?

An Alberta health card is issued after registering for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) at any Alberta registry agent, with an application form and original documents proving identity, Alberta residency and legal entitlement to be in Canada. People arriving from outside Canada may be covered from the date they establish residency if they apply within 3 months. People moving from another province are covered on the first day of the third month after establishing residency. Registration is free, processing can take up to 5 days, and the card arrives by mail.

AHCIP covers people who are legally entitled to be in Canada, make their permanent home in Alberta and are physically present in the province at least 183 days in any 12-month period.
People moving, immigrating or returning from outside Canada may be covered from the date they establish residency, provided the application is made within 3 months.
People moving from another province or territory are covered on the first day of the third month after establishing residency: alberta.ca's example is residency on July 12 and coverage on October 1.
Applications go to a registry agent in person with a completed form and original documents; the service is free, processing can take up to 5 days and the card is mailed.
Since July 2, 2026, new Alberta health cards carry an expiry date, and coverage is cancelled if it is not revalidated at a registry agent on or before that date.
AHCIP pays for medically required doctor and hospital services, but not most ambulance rides, prescription drugs outside hospital, routine dental care or eye exams for ages 19 to 64.

— YieldMaple, figures checked against official sources on October 11, 2026. Sources

This guide explains how to get an Alberta health card, based on the Government of Alberta’s AHCIP and health card pages on alberta.ca as they read on October 11, 2026. It is general information, not legal, medical or immigration advice. Alberta decides eligibility only after it receives and reviews an application with its supporting documents, so coverage is confirmed by the AHCIP office, not by this page.

When Alberta health card coverage starts, by situation

How to read this table: find the row that matches the move. A 0 in the waiting column means coverage can start on the date shown once Alberta approves the application; a 3 means the first day of the third month after residency is established.

Situation	When coverage can start	Waiting months	When to apply
Moving, immigrating or returning from outside Canada (permanent residents, returning Canadians)	May be covered from the date residency in Alberta is established	0	Within 3 months of establishing residency; later applications get an effective date set when the application is processed
Moving from another province or territory (intending to stay 12 months or more)	First day of the third month after the date residency is established (resident July 12, covered October 1)	3	Within 3 months of establishing residency; later applications get an effective date set at registration
Military family moving to Alberta	The date residency in Alberta is established (waiting period waived)	0	Within 3 months of arriving
Temporary resident from outside Canada with an acceptable Canada entry document	The later of the date residency is established and the date the entry document was signed, until the document expires	0	Within 3 months of establishing residency
Arrived from another province ahead of a spouse or dependants	First day of the third month after the family arrives, or first day of the thirteenth month for the person who came first, whichever comes first	3	Keep the previous province's coverage for up to 12 months meanwhile

Who is eligible for an Alberta health card?

A person is eligible for an Alberta health card if they are legally entitled to be in and remain in Canada, make their permanent home in Alberta, and commit to being physically present in the province for at least 183 days in any 12-month period. They also cannot be claiming residency, or benefits tied to residency, in another province, territory or country.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents who settle in Alberta meet the status part of the test. Temporary residents can qualify too, but only with the right Canada entry document (covered below). Spouses and dependants are registered on the same AHCIP account: married spouses must register together, single dependent children stay on a parent’s account while under 21, and single full-time students at an accredited school can stay while under 25.

Alberta.ca lists several groups that AHCIP does not cover:

Who is not eligible for AHCIP coverage

How to read this table: people in these groups rely on federal, home-province or private coverage instead of an Alberta card.

Group	What alberta.ca says
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces	Covered by the federal government; dependants living in Alberta must register with AHCIP
Federal penitentiary inmates	Covered by the federal government
Refugee claimants, and refused or failed refugee claimants	Not eligible; their Canadian children living in Alberta may be entitled to coverage
People with expired immigration documents	Not eligible until a new document is issued; an extension of up to 90 days may be available while IRCC processes a renewal
Tourists, transients and visitors to Alberta	Not residents for AHCIP purposes
Students from another province or territory who plan to return home after their studies	Must keep coverage with the home province or territory
Workers in Alberta temporarily who keep a home in another province or territory and return regularly	Should keep coverage with the home province or territory

Children are treated separately from their parents. A child who is a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or the holder of an acceptable study permit may be covered even when the parent is not eligible, using the Application form for AHCIP Coverage: Canadian Children of Non-Eligible Parents.

When does coverage start for newcomers from outside Canada?

Coverage for people moving, immigrating or returning to Alberta from outside Canada may start on the date they establish residency in Alberta, with no waiting months. The condition is timing: the application and all required documents have to reach AHCIP within 3 months of establishing residency. After that, alberta.ca says the effective date is determined when the application is processed.

The wording on alberta.ca is “might be eligible”, not a guarantee. Coverage begins once the application is approved and the person is registered. Someone who needs medical attention before the card arrives may be asked to pay or be billed if they have no other insurance, although emergency care is not refused. If an insured service was paid for on a date the person was already eligible, the provider can submit a payment-to-patient claim to AHCIP once the card arrives.

Newcomers with a Canada entry document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) take that document to the registry. Without an entry document or an entry stamp, a Travel History Report from the Canada Border Services Agency may be accepted in its place. People arriving through the provincial stream can find the immigration side in the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program guide.

How long is the wait when moving from another province?

People moving to Alberta from another province or territory are covered on the first day of the third month following the date they established residency. Alberta.ca’s own example: residency established on July 12, coverage effective October 1. The rule applies to people who intend to live in Alberta for 12 months or more, and the application is due within 3 months of establishing residency.

Two worked examples using the same counting as Alberta’s:

Someone who establishes residency on October 20, 2026 is covered from January 1, 2027.
Someone who establishes residency on February 9, 2027 is covered from May 1, 2027.

Alberta.ca gives only the mid-month example, so anyone who establishes residency on the first day of a month can confirm the effective date with the AHCIP contact centre.

During the wait, the previous province’s health card keeps working for insured services, and that province’s plan is the one to ask about what it pays for in Alberta. The same applies to anyone who has not yet decided whether to stay. Each province counts differently, so the rules left behind are worth checking: see the OHIP health card guide for Ontario, the Manitoba health card guide and the guide to BC’s Medical Services Plan.

Two special cases:

Military families: the waiting period is waived, and coverage starts on the date residency is established.
Arriving ahead of a spouse or dependants: alberta.ca says to keep the previous province’s coverage for the whole family for up to 12 months. When the family arrives within that time, everyone is covered on the first day of the third month after their arrival, or on the first day of the thirteenth month for the person who came first, whichever comes first.

Workers who are in Alberta temporarily, keep a home in another province and return there regularly are told by alberta.ca to keep their home province’s coverage.

How do you apply for an Alberta health card?

An Alberta health card application is made in person at a registry agent office, with a completed form and original documents. There is no online application on the alberta.ca pages, and the AHCIP office asks people not to send completed forms by email.

Check eligibility against the residency and status rules above.
Complete the Application form for AHCIP Coverage. It can be downloaded from alberta.ca or picked up at a registry.
Gather original documents proving Alberta residency, identity and legal entitlement to be in Canada (next section).
Take the form and documents to any registry agent. All Alberta registries offer AHCIP services and there is no charge. Alberta Motor Association (AMA) registries only serve AMA members.
Confirm the mailing address with the registry before leaving. Registries cannot hand out a card; the AHCIP office mails it.
Wait for the card. Processing can take up to 5 days. For someone in a waiting period, the card is mailed on the date the application is processed or 10 days before the effective date.

Registering for AHCIP usually happens in the same first weeks as applying for a Social Insurance Number, opening a bank account and looking for work. For the pay side of a first Alberta job, the Alberta minimum wage guide lists the current rates, and the Alberta income tax calculator shows take-home pay.

What documents do you need for an Alberta health card application?

An Alberta health card application needs documents that prove three things: Alberta residency, identity, and legal entitlement to be in and remain in Canada. Alberta.ca is blunt about the consequence of a gap: if the supporting documents are not provided, the application cannot be processed.

Documents for an Alberta health card application

How to read this table: one document can cover more than one row (a permanent resident card appears under both identity and legal entitlement), and AHCIP may ask for additional documents.

What must be proven	Documents alberta.ca lists
Alberta residency	Alberta driver's licence, utility or phone bills, mortgage or rental agreement, home insurance, vehicle registration
Identity	Passport, permanent resident card (both sides), certificate of Indian Status, government-issued driver's licence, government-issued registries ID card, Canadian citizenship card
Legal entitlement to be in and remain in Canada	Canadian passport, Canadian birth certificate, permanent resident card (both sides) or confirmation document or letter, Canadian citizenship card or certificate (both sides), certificate of Indian Status, Canada entry document such as a work or study permit

The residency row is the one new arrivals find hardest, because bills and leases take time to exist. A rental agreement is on Alberta’s list, so a signed lease is often the first usable proof.

Which permits qualify temporary residents for AHCIP?

Temporary residents from outside Canada may qualify for AHCIP if they establish residency in Alberta, intend to live in the province for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, and hold an acceptable Canada entry document with at least 6 months remaining until it expires. Alberta reviews every document before deciding, and states that not all IRCC or CBSA permits qualify.

Canada entry documents Alberta accepts for AHCIP

How to read this table: meeting the condition makes a person eligible to be assessed; the AHCIP office still reviews the actual document.

Document	Condition on alberta.ca
Work permit	Names an Alberta employer with Alberta as the location, or is an open permit; cannot expire in less than 6 months; the holder must establish residency and intend to stay 12 months or longer
Study permit	A 12-month permit valid for an Alberta school with residence in Alberta for 12 months or more; or a permit of more than 6 but less than 12 months with a school letter confirming enrolment and intent to live in Alberta at least 12 months; or a permit for another province or territory with 6 months or more remaining after a transfer to an Alberta school, with a registrar's letter confirming full-time attendance. Alberta's temporary residents page also asks for a letter from the Alberta school confirming full-time attendance
Visitor record	Must indicate clergy, or that the holder is the spouse, interdependent partner or dependant of an eligible resident
Convention Refugee designation	With the Notice of Decision letter
Permanent Resident Card or document	Listed among the Canada entry documents that could qualify a person arriving from outside Canada

Coverage for a temporary resident runs from the later of two dates, the date residency is established or the date the entry document was signed, until the document expires. The expiry date printed on the health card matches the entry document.

When a permit is running out, timing matters. A person who applied to IRCC for an extension before the expiry date, has had no refusal, is enrolled in AHCIP and is still living in Alberta can ask AHCIP for an extension of coverage of up to 90 days. Temporary foreign workers who are still working may get a second extension of up to 90 days, and alberta.ca says there is no provision beyond that. Applying for permanent residence alone does not extend AHCIP coverage. Graduates moving to a post-graduation work permit take the new permit to a registry agent once it is issued.

Until AHCIP coverage is in place, alberta.ca recommends private health insurance, because the cost of care can be high.

What does an Alberta health card cover?

An Alberta health card gives full coverage for medically necessary physician services and insured hospital services, plus some dental and oral surgical services. Alberta.ca is equally clear that the plan does not cover everything and that Albertans often need supplementary insurance for prescription drugs, dental care and vision care.

What AHCIP covers and what it does not

How to read this table: a summary of the Services covered in Alberta page. The physician decides what is medically necessary; the full list is in Alberta's Schedule of Medical Benefits.

Service	AHCIP coverage
Doctors' and surgeons' services, psychiatrist visits	Fully covered when medically required
Lab tests, x-rays and other diagnostic procedures	Covered when medically required
Hospital stay (standard room, meals, nursing, drugs given in hospital, operating room)	Covered
Oral and maxillofacial surgery	Some specific services covered
Routine eye exam	One exam and one diagnostic procedure per benefit year (July 1 to June 30) for children 18 and younger and seniors 65 and older; not covered for ages 19 to 64
Medically necessary eye care (trauma, specific conditions, illness)	Covered for all Albertans
Podiatry (foot care)	Partial coverage to a maximum of $250 per benefit year; podiatrists can charge additional fees
Ambulance	Not covered, except transfers between facilities in Alberta
Prescription drugs outside hospital	Not covered
Routine dental care (cleaning, fillings, wisdom teeth) and dentures	Not covered
Eyeglasses, contact lenses and laser eye surgery	Not covered
Chiropractor, massage therapist, psychologist, nurse practitioner and other non-physician providers	Not covered
Medicals for employment, insurance or sports, medical forms and notes, driver's medical exam	Not covered
Private or semi-private hospital room	Not covered unless medically necessary

Partial coverage has limits. Podiatry is covered to a maximum of $250 per benefit year, which runs July 1 to June 30, and podiatrists can charge more than AHCIP pays. A foot-care bill of $400 in a benefit year would leave at least $150 to the patient or a secondary insurer.

Ambulance rides are the gap that surprises many newcomers: AHCIP covers only transfers between facilities in Alberta. Routine dental work is also outside the plan, so households that qualify may want to read about the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan. At 65, Albertans receive additional coverage for prescriptions and a yearly eye exam; the Alberta Seniors Benefit guide covers the income support side.

Elsewhere in Canada, the card is accepted for insured physician and hospital services, with one wrinkle: Alberta has reciprocal physician billing agreements with every province and territory except Quebec, so a doctor’s office in Quebec may ask for payment up front, which can then be claimed from AHCIP. Outside Canada, AHCIP covers only limited physician and hospital costs.

What types of Alberta health card are there now?

Alberta now issues three kinds of health card, and since July 2, 2026 new cards carry an expiry date. All three give the same AHCIP coverage; what differs is the format, who can hold it and whether separate photo ID is needed.

Alberta health card types

How to read this table: new, returning and temporary residents start with a standalone card. Citizens and permanent residents move to an integrated card when they renew or first get an Alberta driver's licence or ID card.

Card	What it is	Who gets it	Expiry date	Photo ID
Standalone health card	The default physical (paper) card, mailed by the AHCIP office	New, returning and temporary residents, and anyone not eligible for an integrated card	Printed on cards issued after July 2, 2026	Must be shown with separate photo identification
Integrated card	An Alberta driver's licence or ID card with the personal health number on the back	Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 12 and older with active AHCIP coverage, issued at a registry agent when a licence or ID card is renewed or first obtained	Same date as the driver's licence or ID card	Serves as photo identification for health services in Alberta
Mobile health card	A digital card in the Alberta Wallet app	People aged 14 and older who make their permanent home in Alberta, with a verified Alberta.ca Account and a MyHealth Records account; parents can hold cards for children under 16	Displayed on the card	Must be shown with separate photo identification

For most newcomers the sequence is: a standalone paper card first, then an integrated card for citizens and permanent residents at the next driver’s licence or ID card service, when any paper card has to be surrendered. Work and study permit holders are not eligible for the integrated card, so they keep the standalone card and can add the mobile card through the Alberta Wallet.

The expiry date is more than a formality. Alberta.ca says AHCIP coverage is tied to the date on the card: Albertans have to visit a registry agent on or before it, with proof of identity, Alberta residency and legal entitlement to be in Canada, or coverage is cancelled. An expired card can mean being turned away at a doctor’s office or paying out of pocket, although emergency services are never refused.

How do you replace or update an Alberta health card?

An Alberta health card is replaced or updated through a registry agent or the AHCIP office, using one of three Notice of Change forms. Alberta.ca asks people to report a change of address, a change in relationship status and new dependants so the account stays accurate.

Replacing or updating an Alberta health card

How to read this table: forms can be taken to a registry agent or mailed to the AHCIP office; they should not be emailed.

What changed	How to handle it
Lost or damaged standalone card	Call the AHCIP contact centre at 780-427-1432, or have a registry agent order a replacement with the AHCIP Notice of Change - UPDATE form
New mailing address, name, date of birth or gender	AHCIP Notice of Change - UPDATE form, taken to a registry agent or mailed to the AHCIP office
Marriage, new child or other new dependant	AHCIP Notice of Change - ADDITION form; married spouses must be registered on the same account
Removing a dependant, separation or divorce	AHCIP Notice of Change - DELETION form; divorced spouses must register separately
Card reaching its expiry date	Visit a registry agent on or before the expiry date with proof of identity, Alberta residency and legal entitlement to be in Canada
Renewed or extended work permit, study permit or visitor record	Take the new IRCC document to a registry agent
Moving out of Alberta permanently	Cancel at a registry agent or through the AHCIP office; coverage runs for the month of the move and the next 2 months

A stolen card that may be in use by someone else is reported by phone to the AHCIP contact centre. Suspected misuse of any AHCIP card can be reported confidentially to the tips line at 1-866-278-5104.

What if an application is denied or coverage is cancelled?

An AHCIP application can be rejected, or existing coverage cancelled, when the supporting documents are not acceptable, when documents have expired, when the person no longer meets the eligibility rules, or when coverage was not revalidated before the card’s expiry date. Alberta.ca sets out a review route.

Write an appeal letter to the AHCIP office giving the reasons for the request.
Include photocopies of any additional supporting documents. The original application is reassessed along with the new material.
Mail it to Alberta Health, Attention: Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, Eligibility Review, PO Box 1360, Station Main, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N3.
Wait for the decision letter, which sets out the reasons and, where applicable, how to request an administrative review.

For questions before or after a decision, the AHCIP contact centre details are:

Phone: 780-427-1432, or dial 310-0000 first for toll-free calling inside Alberta
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, closed statutory holidays
Mail: Alberta Primary and Preventative Health Services, Attention: Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, PO Box 1360, Station Main, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N3

Alberta.ca asks that anything involving personal health information be handled in person or by phone, with the personal health number ready.

Common Alberta health card mistakes

Applying after the 3-month window. Late applications lose the automatic effective date; Alberta sets it when the application is registered or processed.
Bringing photocopies. Registry agents need original documents.
Going to an AMA registry without a membership. AMA registries only serve their members.
Expecting the card at the counter. It is always mailed, so a wrong mailing address delays it.
Dropping the previous province’s card too early. It stays in use during the interprovincial waiting period.
Ignoring the expiry date. Coverage is cancelled if it is not revalidated on or before the date on the card.
Letting a permit lapse. Coverage ends on the entry document’s expiry date unless a new document or an approved extension is on file.
Assuming ambulance and prescriptions are included. Both sit outside AHCIP.

What changes next?

The card system is mid-transition. Expiry dates and integrated cards began on July 2, 2026, and existing cardholders are moved over as they renew a driver’s licence or ID card. Alberta.ca does not publish a single fixed validity period for standalone and mobile cards, so the date printed on each card is the one that counts. This page is re-checked against the alberta.ca AHCIP pages every quarter, and the tables above are updated first when Alberta changes a rule.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for an Alberta health card?

Complete the Application form for AHCIP Coverage and take it, with original documents, to any Alberta registry agent office. The documents have to prove three things: Alberta residency, identity, and legal entitlement to be in and remain in Canada. The registry service is free. Processing can take up to 5 days, and the AHCIP office then mails the card to the home address on the application. Registry agents cannot hand over a card at the counter.

Is there a waiting period for an Alberta health card?

It depends on where the move starts. People moving from another province or territory are covered on the first day of the third month after they establish residency in Alberta, and keep using their previous province's card until then. People moving, immigrating or returning from outside Canada may be covered from the date they establish residency, as long as they apply within 3 months. Military families moving to Alberta have the waiting period waived.

What documents are needed for an Alberta health card application?

Alberta asks for proof of three things. Alberta residency: a driver's licence, utility or phone bills, a mortgage or rental agreement, home insurance or vehicle registration. Identity: a passport, permanent resident card, driver's licence or registries ID card. Legal entitlement to be in Canada: a Canadian passport or birth certificate, a permanent resident card or confirmation document, a citizenship card or certificate, or a Canada entry document such as a work or study permit.

How long does it take to get an Alberta health card?

Alberta.ca says processing can take up to 5 days after a registry agent submits the application, and describes applications as typically processed within 5 days. The card is then mailed by the AHCIP office. For someone in a waiting period, the card is mailed either on the date the application is processed or 10 days before the coverage effective date, depending on when the application was made.

How do I replace a lost Alberta health card?

For a lost or damaged standalone (paper) card, alberta.ca says to call the AHCIP contact centre at 780-427-1432, or 310-0000 first for toll-free calling inside Alberta. Registry agents can also order replacement cards using the AHCIP Notice of Change - UPDATE form. Anyone who has switched to the mobile health card as a replacement can keep the original paper card but can no longer request a replacement standalone card.

Does an Alberta health card expire?

Yes, for cards issued under the current rules. Effective July 2, 2026, new Alberta health cards include an expiry date. An integrated card expires on the same date as the driver's licence or ID card it is printed on, and standalone and mobile cards display their own date. Coverage has to be revalidated at a registry agent on or before that date, or AHCIP coverage is cancelled.

Can international students get an Alberta health card?

They may be eligible. Alberta.ca lists students with a 12-month study permit valid for an Alberta school who will live in Alberta for 12 months or more. A permit of more than 6 but less than 12 months can also qualify with a letter from the school confirming enrolment and confirmation of intent to live in Alberta at least 12 months. Students from other provinces who plan to return home keep their home province's coverage.

Can work permit holders get Alberta health coverage?

They may be eligible if they establish residency and intend to stay in Alberta for 12 months or longer. The work permit must name an Alberta employer with Alberta as the location, or be an open permit, and it cannot expire in less than 6 months. Alberta reviews each document before deciding, because not every IRCC or CBSA permit qualifies. The card's expiry date matches the permit's expiry date.

What does AHCIP not cover?

AHCIP does not cover ambulance services (except transfers between facilities in Alberta), prescription drugs outside hospital, routine dental care, dentures, eyeglasses, routine eye exams for residents aged 19 to 64, or services from providers other than physicians, such as chiropractors, massage therapists and psychologists. Medicals for employment or insurance, medical notes and private hospital rooms are also outside the plan. Alberta.ca notes that Albertans often need supplementary health insurance for these costs.

Is the Alberta health card photo ID?

The standalone paper card and the mobile health card are not photo ID: both must be shown together with valid photo identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. The integrated card is different. It is an Alberta driver's licence or ID card with the personal health number on the back, so one card serves as both proof of AHCIP coverage and photo identification when accessing health services in Alberta.

Where can I apply for an Alberta health card?

At any registry agent office in Alberta. Alberta.ca says all registries offer AHCIP services, the service is free, and forms can be picked up at the registry or downloaded and completed beforehand. One exception to plan around: Alberta Motor Association (AMA) registries only serve AMA members. Completed forms should not be emailed, because the AHCIP office asks people not to send personal information or forms by email.

What happens to Alberta health coverage after moving to another province?

Anyone leaving Alberta permanently has to cancel AHCIP coverage, either in person at a registry agent or by contacting the AHCIP office with a full name, personal health number and forwarding address. AHCIP continues to cover the person for the month of the move and the next 2 months. Alberta.ca suggests applying in the new province as soon as possible, since most provincial plans have their own waiting period.

Rules, rates and sources

Last verified: October 11, 2026
Next scheduled check: January 10, 2027

Rule or table	In effect from	Verified
Alberta health card (AHCIP): eligibility, when coverage starts, documents, registry agents, card types and what is covered	July 2, 2026	October 11, 2026

Official sources

Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) — Alberta.ca (what the plan is) — Government of Alberta
Apply for AHCIP coverage — Alberta.ca (when coverage begins) — Government of Alberta
AHCIP eligibility — Alberta.ca (eligible residents) — Government of Alberta
How to apply for AHCIP — Alberta.ca (who must register) — Government of Alberta
Where to apply for AHCIP — Alberta.ca (any registry) — Government of Alberta
Apply for coverage if you move to Alberta — Alberta.ca (from within Canada, when to apply) — Government of Alberta
Coverage for temporary residents — Alberta.ca (12-month intention) — Government of Alberta
Coverage for students — Alberta.ca (international students) — Government of Alberta
Health cards — Alberta.ca (expiry dates) — Government of Alberta
Integrated card — Alberta.ca (when it is issued) — Government of Alberta
Mobile health card — Alberta.ca (who can get one) — Government of Alberta
Standalone Alberta personal health card — Alberta.ca (processing and mailing) — Government of Alberta
Health card updates — Alberta.ca (when to update) — Government of Alberta
Cancel your health card — Alberta.ca (moving out of Alberta) — Government of Alberta
Contact AHCIP — Alberta.ca (phone and hours) — Government of Alberta
Services covered in Alberta — Alberta.ca (full coverage) — Government of Alberta
Coverage in Canada — Alberta.ca (reciprocal agreements) — Government of Alberta

How we check figures: our methodology and editorial policy.

General information for education, not financial, tax, legal or immigration advice. Rules change — confirm anything you act on with the official source or a licensed professional (for immigration, a lawyer or a licensed consultant registered with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants).