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Persons under the following programs may be exempt from the waiting period:
Income Support or AISH
o mental health facilities
o child wards
o young offenders
o inmates of provincial jails
Patricia (Military Family) moved to AB from SK on 20250612 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250701 when does coverage begin for her family?
20250612
Tanya arrived to AB from QC on 20241012 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250712 when does her coverage begin?
20250412
Jim was released from the Canadian Armed Forces in AB on 20250620 he is applying for AHCIP on 20250801 when does his coverage become effective?
20250620
How long must a study permit be valid for to qualify for AHCIP?
Patty arrived to AB from SK on 20250510 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250610 when is her effective date?
20250801
The spouse/adult interdependent partner or dependant of a Canadian Forces member, either a Regular Forces member or Reservist currently deployed into active service of the Canadian Forces, must provide proof of military status. Any of the following documents are acceptable for proof of military status:
Canadian Forces member's Military Identification Card (e.g., NDI 20)
o Special Passport (for military family members)
o Canadian Forces Member's Personnel Record Résumé
o Canadian Forces member's Posting Message (with accompanying photo identification)
o Letter from local Alberta Military Family Resource Centre on letterhead, confirming military family status of applicants (issued at the discretion of the local Military Family Resource Centre)
Brian arrived to AB from the UK on 20240214 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250620 when does his coverage start?
20250320
Katherine was released from a federal penitentiary on 20250810 and is applying for AHCIP on 20251025 when does her coverage become effective?
20250810
those with Study Permits not valid for Alberta but,
holding a confirmation of enrolment for studies from an Alberta educational institute
Kendra arrived to AB from PEI on 20250721 but her spouse is still in PEI finishing up business he does not plan to arrive to AB until 20250925 when does coverage begin?
First day of the third month from spouses arrival date, 20251201
Janet (Military Family) arrived to AB from NS on 20250812 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250825 but fails to provide proof of military status when coverage active?
20251101
Carol arrived to AB from NWT on 20240712 and is applying for AHCIP on 20251225 she also has had a health service on 20250606 when is her AHCIP coverage effective?
20250306
Mike was released from the Canadian Armed forces in SK as of 20250701 and is applying for AHCIP on 20250705 when does his coverage become effective?
20251001
those who confirm they plan to live in Alberta for twelve months with Work Permits that
are valid a minimum of six months and
indicate employment in Alberta or ‘open’ employment anywhere in Canada
o those whose employer’s head office is located outside Alberta but have
a valid Work Permit and
a letter from the employer confirming employment in Alberta; employee must be working for the same company if the head office is located in another province
o those with Work Permits who have applied for landed status (noted on the Work Permit)
Samantha arrived to AB on 20250501 but her spouse is still in BC he does not plan to arrive to AB until 20260715 when does coverage for both start?
Samantha's - first day of the thirteenth month
20260601
Spouse- first day of the third month up on arrival
20261001
Newborns, whose parent(s) are not eligible for Alberta Health coverage (military members), may be eligible for AHCIP coverage based on the parent’s BLANK . The child(ren) are registered on BLANK. Proof of Alberta residency and Identity documentation is required from at least one parent.
Their own acct with a note outlining the circumstances
Clients of the Mental Hospital BLANK register if they are covered by another province/territory and are in Alberta for treatment
Do not
Cheryl arrived as a permanent resident to AB from the Philippines as of 20251001 she is applying for AHCIP on 20251101 when does her coverage become effective?
20251001
Eligible persons include those who will reside in Alberta for at least 12 months and have
o a valid Temporary Resident Permit that indicates “applicant for landing” (AFL) OR
a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada indicating they have received a “positive first decision” or
o A valid work or study permit
Dependant children who are full-time students at accredited educational institutions outside Alberta, and who intend to establish residence in Alberta after completing their studies are
eligible for coverage the same date as the account holder. The intent of the dependant child needs to be confirmed to determine the coverage date
The late registration rule applies if a person moving to Alberta does not register within the time stipulated by legislation (late registration), or if an existing resident of Alberta has remained unregistered for more than three months. For individuals coming from any other province of Canada, a late registration is any time on or after the first day of the 4th month following the date they became a resident of Alberta. For individuals coming from outside Canada a late registration is any day later than three months after the date they became a resident of Alberta Business Rules
● The coverage date assigned is the earliest of:
three months prior to the date of application provided this date is not earlier than the date that would have been assigned had the application been received in time. When this date is earlier, the effective date is the date that would have been assigned had the application been received in time, or
o three months prior to the date that a health service was provided (not including reciprocal claims) provided this date is not earlier than the date that would have been assigned had the application been received in time. When this date is earlier, the effective date is the date that would have been assigned had the application been received in time
AHCIP considers inmates released on BLANK from federal penitentiaries as released for health insurance purposes and are treated as released inmates
Day and/or full parole
Phil arrived as a permanent resident from Australia as 20250420 and arrived to AB as of 20250501 he is applying for AHCIP on 20250502 when is is coverage effective?
20250501
Applicants must provide a copy of their Visitor Record
● A single person holding a Visitor Record is not eligible for AHCIP coverage with the exception of:
clergy or religious workers (including missionaries) with
a Visitor Record valid between ten and twelve months and
written confirmation from their sponsoring religious organization that they will stay in Alberta for at least 12 months
o athletes with a Visitor Record valid for 12 months
o members of the British Army (including accompanying family members) that
have a Visitor Record valid for 12 months
have the intent to reside in Alberta for 12 consecutive months, and
are stationed at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS)