{"id":39110,"date":"2022-03-28T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=39110"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:11:04","slug":"alberta-health-card-what-it-covers-how-to-apply-for-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/healthcare\/alberta-health-card-what-it-covers-how-to-apply-for-it","title":{"rendered":"Alberta Health Card | What it Covers &#038; How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your Alberta health card is a government-funded service that will cover many basic costs related to your medical needs. Canada has a great healthcare system that strives to provide free, universal healthcare for all its residents. Your Alberta health card will cover many medical costs for you in Alberta, as well as the rest of Canada. In this guide, we&#8217;ll look at how to apply for your Alberta health card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-health-care-in-alberta\"><strong>Health Care in Alberta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alberta is known throughout Canada for its breathtaking scenery and low taxes. It also has a great health care system in place. The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides Alberta residents access to free medical services. AHCIP covers the cost of many medical services you would have had to pay for otherwise. Generally speaking, any medical service that is considered necessary is covered by AHCIP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Will Your Alberta Health Card Cover For You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Alberta health card will cover many basic health care services. From annual eye exams to ambulance transportation costs, your Alberta health card has got you covered. Below are some of the services that AHCIP covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visits to your family doctor. If you do not already have a family doctor, here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/albertafindadoctor.ca\/find-a-doc\/map\">searching tool<\/a> for potential family doctors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visits to a psychiatrist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital visits and stays. This includes the coverage of most, if not all of the services available to you in a hospital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain surgical services, such as bariatric surgery and oral surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical tests such as blood tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some services are only partially covered by your health card. These services include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual eye examinations for anyone aged below 19 or over 65. There are specialized exceptions for people that do not belong to one of these age groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain dental\/oral surgeries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some types of Podiatry (foot care) services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To access a bigger list of what is and isn\u2019t covered by AHCIP, click <a href=\"https:\/\/healthquotes.ca\/provincial-insurance-plans\/ahcip-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re for coverage from the Alberta health insurance program, you may want to purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\">travel medical health insurance<\/a> to cover unexpected medical expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n        <iframe class=\"w-full mx-auto aspect-video\" style=\"max-width: 900px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uWY-awU4I_k\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applying for Your Alberta Health Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying to AHCIP involves a few simple steps. The government has made it easy to apply for an Alberta health card. As long as you follow each step, you will have your Alberta health card in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-documents-you-need-to-apply-for-your-health-card\"><strong>Documents You Need to Apply for Your Health Card<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need certain documents when you apply. These documents will prove that you are who you say you are. They will also prove that you are eligible for AHCIP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you apply for your Alberta health card, you will have to provide documents to show: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You live in Alberta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are legally living in Canada. This can include citizenship and permanent residency.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alberta Residency Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Proof of residency can be anything that proves you live in Alberta. To prove you live in Alberta, you can provide any of the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utility or phone bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Alberta driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental agreement or mortgage documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identity Documents<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Any documents with your name and signature will count as proof of identity. However, to be safe, check the health ministry website to confirm acceptable documents. Some examples of proof of identity include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent resident card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Alberta driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government-issued ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian citizenship card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Residency in Canada<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important not to confuse this requirement with proof of residency. This document requires you to prove you legally live in Canada. On the other hand, proof of residency requires you to prove you live in Alberta. Documents that prove your legal entitlement to be in Canada include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Canadian passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent resident card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work or study permit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canadian citizenship card or certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a document from each of these categories, you will not be able to file your application for AHCIP. Because of this, it is important to bring all the documents you need to apply for an Alberta health card. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/id-requirements-for-identification-cards.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to access the full list of documents that are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Completing Your Application Form<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also need to fill out an application form to apply for an Alberta health card. The application form is accessible online. You can access the application form by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/ahcip-forms.aspx#jumplinks-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. If you need help, many settlement agencies can help you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply After You Have All Your Documents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After obtaining your three documents for proof and filling out the application form, you are ready to apply. In Alberta, you have the option to apply in person or by mail. In both cases, the application process is very similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply in person, you can visit a participating Alberta registry office. To file your application, you must bring your three original documents and the completed application form. Photocopies will not be accepted when you apply in person. To find the nearest participating Alberta registry office near you, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/ahcip-registry-locations.aspx#jumplinks-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying by mail is slightly different than applying in person. You will still need your application form and your three documents. However, you are not required to send in the original version of your documents. Therefore, you will have to get photocopies of your three original documents to mail to the AHCIP office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that it might take longer to process your application if you send it in by mail. If you can, it is better to apply in person. That way, there is less room for error and you can start using AHCIP right away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":246795,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[289,3],"tags":[117],"class_list":["post-39110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-healthcare","category-living","tag-health"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Alberta Health Card: Coverage &amp; Application | Prepare for Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Alberta health card covers medical services to help you and your family avoid large medical costs. 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