Get Canada AHC0102 2005-2024

Moving from within Canada If you have moved to Alberta from another province or territory and intend to live here for 12 months or more, you must apply (register) for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) health care coverage within 3 months of establishing residency in Alberta.

To get your health care card and be covered for insured health services in Alberta, you must be registered with the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). This applies to new, returning and temporary residents. Once your AHCIP application is received, it is reviewed to see if you are eligible.

If you know your health number and your current address is in our system, you can order your card using our interactive phone system.

Why is my Alberta health care number invalid? If your health care number comes up as invalid, it is likely your provider is getting an “invalid healthcare” rejection from Alberta Health. This means that you are being shown as not having valid AHCIP coverage for the claim's date of service.

Health care cards are mailed to your home from the AHCIP office. This is a free service.

If you know your health number and your current address is in our system, you can order your card using our interactive phone system. Phone: 780-427-1432 and press 3, then follow the prompts. Toll free in Alberta: 310-0000, then the phone number, then press 3 and follow the prompts.

If you need information about the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, including provincial health cards, provincial health premiums and provincial health care coverage, contact the Government of Alberta, Alberta Health: Call 780-427-1432 (Dial 310-0000 first for toll free calling within Alberta)

Call AHCIP If you need to update your personal or family information, have lost or damaged your card, or to ask a question, call us. If possible, have your personal health number ready when you call. Email: health.ahcipmail@gov.ab.ca – For general information or non-personal questions only.