Public and private healthcare

What is the difference between public and private healthcare in Canada? 3 months ago

Learn how public and private healthcare work in Edmonton: what AHCIP covers, which services you have to pay for yourself, and how to combine both systems to your advantage.

Do you have to pay for services at public clinics? 3 months ago

Find out when healthcare in Edmonton is truly free with the AHCIP card, and what you will have to pay for: doctor and hospital visits, tests, MRIs, as well as certificates, dentistry, psychology, and medication.

What services are covered by public health insurance? 3 months ago

Find out which medical services in Edmonton are fully covered by AHCIP public insurance, what you will have to pay for yourself, and how to avoid unexpected costs.

Is it worth buying private insurance? 3 months ago

Find out whether you should get private health insurance in Edmonton: what AHCIP does not cover, what costs you will have to pay, and who really benefits from additional insurance.

How to find a private doctor or clinic? 3 months ago

Learn how to find a family doctor and clinic in Edmonton: Alberta Find a Doctor, Health Link 811, PCN, walk-in clinics, and tips for newcomers.

Does private insurance cover dental services? 3 months ago

Find out what dental services in Edmonton are covered by private insurance, how much it costs, what the limitations are, and when the policy is really beneficial.

Can newcomers receive free medical services? 3 months ago

Find out what free health care services are available to newcomers in Edmonton: AHCIP, refugee programs, private insurance, and assistance from community organizations.