How do I find out my Alberta Health Care number?
How do I find out my Alberta Health Care number?
Call 780-427-1432 and press 3, then follow the prompts. If you do not know your health number, press 0 to be transferred to an agent (for toll-free call 310-0000, then 780-427-1432).
How do I check my Alberta health card?
Alberta Health Phone Line: Alberta Health has an Interactive Voice Response number (1-888-422-6257) that allows physicians to check if a patient has valid Alberta Health coverage.
What is an Alberta Personal health number?
The Unique Lifetime Identifier (ULI) is referred to as the Alberta Personal Health Number (PHN) when the person becomes eligible for basic coverage with the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). Note: PD is considered the source of truth for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan coverage (eligibility).
Does Alberta Health number expire?
How do I renew my Alberta health care card? Your Alberta health care card does not expire.
Do you need your Alberta Health Care card?
Overview. All new and returning eligible Alberta residents must be registered for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) to receive insured hospital and physician services. When accessing services you will need to show your personal health care card along with photo identification.
How do I renew my Alberta Health Care card?
How to update your health care card
- Complete the form. Fill out the form that applies to you: AHCIP Notice of Change/UPDATE (Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, or Replace a card)
- Submit your form. Bring your completed form to a participating registry agent office or send it to the AHCIP office.
What is Uli number?
Unique lifetime identifiers (ULI) means a unique and permanent number assigned to all persons who receive health services in Alberta.
How do I get a new Alberta health care card?
If you know your health number and we have your current address, you can order your card using our interactive phone system. Call 780-427-1432 and press 3, then follow the prompts.
Can I laminate my Alberta Health Care card?
Alberta issue its health cards on paper cardstock, making them prone to damage and decay over time. Manitoba’s health cards are also paper-based. The government even recommends people laminate or put their cards in a protective sleeve.
Is health care free in Alberta?
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides coverage for insured physician and hospital services elsewhere in Canada. In most cases, if you present your valid Alberta health card to an out of province medical or hospital service provider and receive insured services, there is no cost to you.
Who do I call if I lost my Alberta Health Care card?
780-427-1432
Call 780-427-1432 and press 3, then follow the prompts. If you do not know your health number, press 0 to be transferred to an agent.
How much does it cost to get a new Alberta health care card?
Bring the completed application form and your original documents to a participating registry office. There is no charge for this service. Processing time can take up to 5 days. Cards are mailed from the AHCIP office.