Healthcare for Newcomers to Alberta

[ruanp28]

Hi guys, hoping someone here can help me. We are landing in Alberta on 21 June 2019 this year, as newcomers. We don't have an official address with utility bills and our names yet, as we are new and will be in an Airbnb for the first two weeks or maybe even longer. Can I just give my friend's address as proof of my residence in Alberta? It's also the address I will give for the PR card. I assume they know that newcomers don't necessarily already have addresses etc. and that there is a system in place for that.

Also, will we be covered immediately or should I get 3 months insurance as in the case of others who have settled in Ontario? We are landing in Toronto for a short visit before going to Alberta (one week visit to Toronto), so will just try to get travel insurance for that week until we land in Alberta.

Regarding I.D - Am I correct in assuming that my confirmation of permanent residence with my passport will be sufficient? In my fiance's case, will her Canadian passport be sufficient?

Thanks in advance.

 

[kprs_ind]

Hi guys, hoping someone here can help me. We are landing in Alberta on 21 June 2019 this year, as newcomers. We don't have an official address with utility bills and our names yet, as we are new and will be in an Airbnb for the first two weeks or maybe even longer. Can I just give my friend's address as proof of my residence in Alberta? It's also the address I will give for the PR card. I assume they know that newcomers don't necessarily already have addresses etc. and that there is a system in place for that.

Also, will we be covered immediately or should I get 3 months insurance as in the case of others who have settled in Ontario? We are landing in Toronto for a short visit before going to Alberta (one week visit to Toronto), so will just try to get travel insurance for that week until we land in Alberta.

Regarding I.D - Am I correct in assuming that my confirmation of permanent residence with my passport will be sufficient? In my fiance's case, will her Canadian passport be sufficient?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, you can give your friends address in Alberta.

In Alberta, you will be covered for Provincial Health Insurance Plan from the first day. And yes, it is recommended to cover you and your family when you are in Ontario with a travel insurance.

Regarding IDs - I would recommend to have all the documents with PR along with you. If possible have additional pieces of ID - 2 is recommended.