COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Contact the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) office if you are leaving Alberta for short or extended absences.
Leaving Alberta for travel, studies, business or other reasons for an extended period of time may impact your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage.
If you are not or will not be physically present in Alberta for at least 183 days in a 12-month period, contact the AHCIP office and let us know.
Emergency medical care and transportation can be expensive and AHCIP coverage is limited outside Alberta. Get additional medical travel insurance when travelling outside the province.
You can leave Alberta and keep your AHCIP coverage if:
You must return to Alberta and maintain a permanent residence on the conclusion of your stay outside Alberta.
Learn what is covered within Canada.
Learn what is covered outside Canada.
You might be eligible for continued AHCIP coverage if you are away from Alberta for the purpose of vacation on a recurring basis, for up to 212 days in a 12-month period.
Contact the AHCIP office before you leave Alberta and when you return.
You might be eligible for AHCIP coverage for extended absences:
Connect with the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan office.
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