Alberta Child Health Benefit Plan

Description:

The Alberta Child Health Benefit plan pays for health services, such as eyeglasses, prescription drugs and dental care, that are not available through standard Alberta Health Care Insurance. The Alberta Child Health Benefit plan is for families with limited incomes.

Region:

Provincial

Department:

Alberta Human Services

Eligibility:

If your family makes $24,397 or less per year, your child can be signed up. If you have more children, your income can be higher.

The health plan is for children up to age 20 who live at home and are attending high school up to grade 12.

Not eligible if already have health services paid for through other government programs, including:

· Income Support

· Alberta Adult Health Benefit

· Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)

· Alberta Child Financial Support Program

· Canadian government programs for people with Indian or Inuit status

Coverage:

Premium-free supplementary dental coverage includes standard benefits with some diagnostic, restorative, endodontic, periodontal, prosthodontic, and oral surgery services.

Dental exams

Teeth cleaning

X-rays

Fillings and extractions

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Dentists

Compensation:

Fee-for-service

How it Works:

Applicants need to complete this form and submit it.