Is one eligible for Alberta Health Care having IEC Work Permit?

[samanta60]

Hi

I am going to activate my IEC Working Holiday work permit. I am already living in Alberta and will stay here.
I am purchasing a private health insurance for IEC.

Would I still be eligible for Alberta Health insurance during my IEC work permit?

 

[samanta60]

Any one with IEC experience in Alberta? Did you also get Alberta Health Care?
This information will be very helpful to me.
Thanks

 

[Lulu_434]

Pretty sure you can get Alberta Health if you have been in Alberta for 6 months or more. At least I did, and that's what I read at the time.

 

[Lulu_434]

http://www.health.alberta.ca/AHCIP/temporary-residents.html

Doesn't seem like you need to wait 6 months anymore.

 

[Gregor.Samsa]

Hi

I am going to activate my IEC Working Holiday work permit. I am already living in Alberta and will stay here.
I am purchasing a private health insurance for IEC.

Would I still be eligible for Alberta Health insurance during my IEC work permit?

Several people I know coming under IEC got AB health.

AB covers you since landing (in AB), to apply you need proof of residency (bank letter, rental contract, employer letter..)

 

[samanta60]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate this forum.