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Who is eligible for AHCIP coverage? % g k, z) S5 h8 _ Coverage under the AHCIP is available to all eligible residents and their dependants. No eligible Alberta resident will be denied coverage. If you are a new or returning Alberta resident, you must register for AHCIP coverage to receive insured hospital and physician services.& S. b; S* C) \0 M o- p" @
An eligible resident of Alberta is a person who is: 6 r; V4 K9 u% A
■Legally entitled to be or to remain in Canada and makes his/her permanent home in Alberta; 7 r+ o" W% E% Z6 \) H J9 w
■Committed to being physically present in Alberta for at least 183 days in a 12 month period (NOTE: Periods of temporary absence will be counted as being physically present in Alberta. If you are planning to be away for more than six months, contact our office.); 1 Y7 L# g; ~* b* o. U- g# @
■Not claiming residency or obtaining benefits under a claim of residency in another province, territory or country; 2 l7 C! j8 }( o5 j0 G2 p$ x■Any other person deemed by the regulations to be a resident not including a tourist, transient or visitor to Alberta. " 3 A* h+ T2 o1 r" P9 |! p6 X4 G9 {' ]- L http://www.health.alberta.ca/AHCIP/Q-who-is-eligible.html; o. ~/ D7 R- o8 d6 n. n