Health Care

Under the Canada Health Act, all Albertans are guaranteed access to medically necessary health care.

All Alberta residents must pay a fee to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to access healthcare services. The basic rate for coverage is $44 per month for individuals, or $88 per month for families. For qualified applicants, premiums are reduced or waived according to their income.

An Alberta Health Care card gives you access to the public health care system including medical checkups and hospital visits. Private clinics exist, but are permitted to perform only elective services not included as part of the primary care available through our health care system.

Although there is no hospital in Rosemary, we are part of the Palliser Health Region that maintains hospitals in both Brooks and Bassano. For emergencies we are also served by ambulance service from the Brooks Health Centre as well as Stars Air Ambulance out of Calgary. Rosemary is also part of the 911 service for emergencies. The Rosemary Volunteer Fire Department act as First Responders for emergencies and its members spend considerable time preparing to assist in times of crises.

For more information:

• Alberta Health Care Insurance - Alberta’s Health and Wellness' page with information on Alberta’s health care system including the forms needed to get signed up.
• Alberta Health and Wellness - The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees Albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and medical services. AHCIP forms, information on premium and drug assistance, answers to common questions and more are available.
• Palliser Health Region - A valuable resource, with comprehensive information about all of the health services available in Redcliff and the Palliser region.
• Health Canada - The Health Canada site focuses on providing immigrants with information about health care coverage. It also contains good links to other helpful information on employment, health promotion, and more.

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