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Who is eligible for AHCIP coverage? - u* w8 U1 }5 t i. o9 y 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. ' L5 M2 x9 m \+ B- k+ J An eligible resident of Alberta is a person who is: 2 v( g% G0 \# M/ Y' J4 t; {■Legally entitled to be or to remain in Canada and makes his/her permanent home in Alberta; 2 ~% _# }7 t. e) @
■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.); 8 e( K; W7 R8 P8 o5 }■Not claiming residency or obtaining benefits under a claim of residency in another province, territory or country; . e; }7 l- G1 N& R. X! C8 D& z
■Any other person deemed by the regulations to be a resident not including a tourist, transient or visitor to Alberta. "& w$ {0 Z0 M- ]- J+ [