Leading the way in Canada, the Mobile Health Card will be the first document available for Albertans to add to the Alberta Wallet. This is part of the province’s health card modernization initiative and commitment to delivering better, faster and smarter services.
With security and privacy at the core, the Alberta Wallet and Mobile Health Card are protected by strong encryptions, ensuring that Albertans’ personal information stays private and accessible only to them. Albertans will also be in control of their personal information as nothing is shared with third parties without their consent.
“Albertans deserve better, faster and smarter services. That's why we're launching this optional tool to supplement Albertans’ existing paper health cards. If you choose to use the new Alberta Wallet, you remain in control of your personal information, which will stay private and only accessible to you.”
“Albertans expect modern, convenient service delivery and that includes how they obtain, store and renew important government documents. With the Alberta Wallet, we are providing a secure, user-friendly option for those who prefer it. This is the kind of innovation that puts Albertans first.”
The Mobile Health Card will serve as valid proof of health insurance coverage throughout Alberta and can be presented at hospitals, clinics and other medical settings – just like the current paper card. The Mobile Health Card will offer a more secure, convenient and durable alternative to the paper document.
The Mobile Health Card will be available to eligible Albertans aged 14 and older. Parents and guardians will be able to add their children’s Mobile Health Cards to their own Alberta Wallets. Spouses and interdependent partners can also add each other's Mobile Health Cards to their Alberta Wallets.
“With the Mobile Health Card, Albertans have secure, instant access to their health information anytime, anywhere. This innovation helps providers deliver care faster and more efficiently, ensuring Albertans receive the treatment they need when they need it.”
The new Alberta Wallet and Mobile Health Card are optional, and while they are a smarter and faster alternative to the physical cards, Albertans who prefer paper health cards can still use them.
To access the wallet, Albertans will need a Verified Alberta.ca Account and a MyHealth Records account to add their Mobile Health Card. More documents will be added over time and Albertans will be able to access them through the mobile application or online through their Verified Alberta.ca Account.
As part of the health care card modernization initiative, Alberta will also introduce an integrated driver’s licence and health care card in 2026.
Quick facts
- The Alberta Wallet builds on the Alberta.ca Account, which has 1.8 million verified users.
- Alberta is among the first provinces in Canada to launch a Mobile Health Card.
- The Alberta Wallet is available through the Alberta.ca Account and has an application on Apple and Android devices.
- The Mobile Health Card will be the first document available, with more to follow.
Related information
- Minister of Technology and Innovation mandate letter
- Alberta Wallet web page
- Mobile Health Card web page