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6 r$ s5 u3 V; U. b, m7 LWho is eligible for AHCIP coverage?2 m* f" u0 l6 ~+ f+ D$ l
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. H( u& Y& Z+ E: e
An eligible resident of Alberta is a person who is: 2 ~) e$ A% \0 C& G7 G■Legally entitled to be or to remain in Canada and makes his/her permanent home in Alberta; 7 x; e" z2 o0 Y) {1 S
■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.); ) v8 c1 A+ U% A( d+ I■Not claiming residency or obtaining benefits under a claim of residency in another province, territory or country; 8 C" X) P) O$ B
■Any other person deemed by the regulations to be a resident not including a tourist, transient or visitor to Alberta. "- i" q& [+ [: O9 i