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ALBERTA HEALTH CARE

When to Update Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan

When the following happens, you need to update your Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan personal information:

  • change your mailing address
  • change your name
  • change your marital or relationship status
  • have a new child or dependent
  • remove a dependent who longer qualifies to be on your account
  • report a death

Changing Address 

Changing your address is simple and will only take a few minutes in a registry, we recommend when you change your address for health care that you remember to change it on all of your other Alberta documents New Urban Registry can change your address on:

  • Driver’s Licence
  • Identification Card
  • Vehicle Registration (
  • Corporate Registry (Incorporation, Trade Name, Partnership)

For a Health Care change of address all you need to do is fill out the form located here: https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/AHC2211.xdp and visit a registry with photo ID

  • Don’t worry if you cannot print the document you can email it to us at services@newrbanregistry.com and we will print it for you!
  • You do not need to provide any proof of address just photo ID
  • You can change the address for your spouse and children by listing them as family members on the form, you are not required to bring them with you or bring their ID
  • There is no cost to change the address on Alberta Health Care.

Change your Name:

There are two reasons you may need to change your name on your Alberta Health Care:

    • Legal Name Change
    • Marriage (assuming spouse name)

Legal Name Change

If you are changing your name due to a Legal Name Change you will need to fill out the form located here: https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/AHC2211.xdp

On this form:

  • in the top section you will fill it out completely but will use your previous name.
  • In the Section called “New Personal Information for Individual Requiring Changes” you will only fill out the information that needs to be changed on your healthcare card.

You will also need to bring:

  • Original Legal Name Change Certificate
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • Completed Form (don’t worry if you cannot print it, you can email the form to services@newurbanregistry.com and we will print it for you, you can also fill out the form in the registry in person)
  • There is no cost for this service

Marriage

When you are married you will need to join your healthcare account with your spouse. You may already be joined on the same account if you applied for healthcare together and listed your relationship as “Adult Interdependent Partner” or if you visited a registry and joined your healthcare together because you were living in an Adult Interdependent relationship.

If this applies to you, you will follow the steps listed below if this does not you can visit Health Care Additions (hyperlink) for instructions on how to join your healthcare and change your name:

To change your surname to your spouse you will need to:

fill out the form located here:

https://formsmgmt.gov.ab.ca/Public/AHC2211.xdp

On this form:

  • in the top section you will fill it out completely but will use your previous name.
  • In the Section called “New Personal Information for Individual Requiring Changes” you will put your new last name this can be your spouses’ last name, or your current surname and spouses name together separated by a hyphen or a space ( in any order you like).

You will need to bring in:

  • Your marriage certificate (if not in English it will need to be translated by a document translator licensed in Alberta).
  • Government Issued Photo ID
  • Completed Form (don’t worry if you cannot print it, you can email the form to services@newurbanregistry.com and we will print it for you, you can also fill out the form in the registry in person)
  • There is no cost for this service

Don’t Forget! We can also change your name on the following when you come in:

Change your marital or relationship status

Just got married or living in Adult interdependent Partnership (Common Law):

 To join the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan with your spouse or Adult Interdependent Partner You will need to fill out the form located here: https://cfr.forms.gov.ab.ca/form/ahc2212

  • Please make sure that if one person has children on their account and the other does not that the person with children is the applicant
  • If you were previously married or had a joint account with a previous adult interdependent partner, please make sure you delete them by visiting here (hyperlink) before adding a new spouse or adult interdependent partner
  • If you would like to change your last name due to marriage you can put your new last name in “New Last Name” box if you are the applicant or “Last Name” box if you are the spouse being added (make sure you put your previous last name in the “Previous Last Name” box so we can find you!)

You will need to bring in:

  • Completed Form
  • Marriage Certificate (if you got married or are changing your name)
  • Government Issued Photo ID for both parties
  • If your Spouse or Adult Interdependent Partner Signed the form (original signature required as this document cannot be signed digitally). Your partner does not need to come to the Registry with you. Only the applicant needs to attend the Registry.
  • Completed Form – Do not worry if you cannot print it, you can email the form to services@newurbanregistry.com and we will print it for you. You can also fill out the form in the registry in person)
  • There is no cost for this service

If changing your name don’t forget we can change your name on the following documents at the same time!

Deleting a Spouse or Family Member

How do I apply for an Alberta Health Card?

To receive an Alberta Personal Health Card, you must register for theAlberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP).

Who Can Apply?

  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and certain temporary residents(e.g., work permit, study permit holders).
  • You must live in Alberta for at least 183 days per year.

How to Apply:

  • Visit a New Urban Registry Office – Applications must be submitted in person.
  • Complete the Application Form – Forms are available at the New Urban Registry office or online.

Provide Required Documents:

  • Proof of Identity (e.g., driver’s licence, passport).
  • Proof of Alberta Residency (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement, ABDL, ABID).
  • Proof of Legal status in Canada (e.g., birth certificate, PR card, work permit).
  • Submit Your Application – The registry agent will process your application.
  • Receive Your Health Card – The Alberta Health Card will be mailed to your address once approved.

Additional Information:

  • There is no fee to apply for an Alberta Health Card.
  • You should update your information if you move or change your name.
  • If your card is lost or stolen, you can request a replacement at a New Urban Registry office.
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