Health Coverage in Alberta
Alberta residents are covered by the AHCIP for insured physician and hospital services. The Alberta Find a Doctor directory helps you locate clinics accepting new patients.
Public health plan
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) — the provincial plan that covers medically necessary physician and hospital services for eligible residents.
Health advice line
811 (Health Link) — free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse for non-emergencies. For emergencies, always call 911.
Finding a family doctor
Many residents are matched through the provincial registry. Alberta Find a Doctor
Specialist wait times
Wait times for specialists in Alberta vary widely by specialty and region, and they change over time, so we don't publish fixed numbers here. For current, independent data see the Canadian Institute for Health Information . MediGuide can suggest which specialist your symptoms point to so your referral starts on the right track.
Official coverage information
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