HEALTH CARE INSURANCE PLAN

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. Read more about the Canada Health Act.

No changes to health care premiums for 2008

As announced in the 2008 budget, health premiums will be eliminated January 1, 2009. Until then, there will be no changes for Albertans in the way they pay and register for publicly-funded health care.

• Read the information bulletin – April 23, 2008

Payment and collection of health care premiums will operate under these same guidelines until January 1, 2009:

• All Albertans are responsible to pay premiums unless they qualify for premium assistance, government-sponsored income support programs, or are senior citizens.
• Employers and benefit administrators who register and pay premiums on behalf of their employees will continue to do so.
• Alberta Health and Wellness will continue to pursue collections from those who fail to pay premiums.
• Contributors to Alberta Blue Cross or other supplementary insurance plans that provide prescription drug, dental, and other extended coverage, will still pay those premiums, as they have not been eliminated.
• New Albertans must register for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan within three months of their arrival.

To update your personal information or to register, contact AHCIP.

Information posters available for download

• Tabloid size (11" X 17")
• Legal size (8.5" X 14")
• Letter size (8.5" X11")

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AHCIP benefits and services

The Ministry of Health and Wellness through the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides residents of Alberta with full coverage for medically necessary physician and specific dental and oral surgical health services provided by dentists.

For more information, read –

• Schedule of Medical Benefits
• Schedule of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Benefits
• Practitioner Information and Resources

Alberta Health and Wellness provides health care benefits in addition to the services required by the Canada Health Act. Chiropractic, podiatry and optometry are examples of additional services partially covered through the AHCIP.

Alberta has nine regional health authorities (RHA) that provide further services beyond the basic provisions of the Canada Health Act. The RHAs are responsible for hospitals, continuing care facilities, community health services and public health programs in Alberta.

• Read more about the services provided by the RHAs

Drug coverage

Government supported supplementary coverage is available through Alberta Blue Cross to cover a variety of health services not covered by the AHCIP.

More information

• Forms, brochures and information are available on the AHCIP Forms pages.

If you have questions about health care and insurance coverage or need to update information, go to the AHCIP contact page for contact information and instructions.