First Application

If you are moving to Alberta, please bring:

Canadian Residency, passport, birth certificate, or work permit depending on how you’re here in Canada.
Proof of valid Alberta address, bank statement, recent bill, phone bill.

Making Changes/corrections

Types of changes you can make to your Alberta Health Care account:

Address
Name (marriage certificate, birth certificate, or legal name change certificate) can be used to update your name.
Add Spouse or Dependents, you will need proof of Canadian Residency.

Replacing my Health Care Card

Did you lose your wallet? Was it stolen? Did it have your health care card?
To obtain a replacement card we require Government ID with your name and birth date, such as:

Driver’s license, or Identification card
Birth certificate
Passport

What to do if my coverage has expired?

Did you go to your Doctor only to find out that your coverage has lapsed?

Please bring valid photo identification
Proof of address in Alberta

Please note, there may be different documents required to complete some Alberta Health Care services,

Alberta Seniors Benefits and Medication Coverage

Did you just turn 65? Enrollment in Seniors Blue Cross Coverage is not automatic.
Click here to see what you need to provide for enrollment. To be enrolled into seniors blue cross you are required to provide proof of your age. We would accept the following documents as proof of age:

Birth Certificate; or
Passport

If you do not have either of these you can always order one from your province of birth by following the links on how to order a birth certificate