The Alberta Health Care Insurance plan (AHCIP), covers most medically necessary services in the province. Are emergency rooms free in Alberta? Yes, Emergency Rooms are free in Alberta. They are covered by Alberta Health Care. However, there are some exceptions. Here is a breakdown of what is, and is not covered by Alberta Health Care…
Physio is short for physiotherapy. Just like most aspects of the Alberta Health Care Program, determining what is and is not covered can be complex. In general, Alberta Health Care covers most “medically necessary” things, but of course, many of these things can be debated. So what about physiotherapy? Is it covered by Alberta Health…
If you are in the process of moving to Alberta from B.C. you might be wondering what happens with insurance as you are in between. Can you get Alberta Car Insurance with a B.C. License? Yes, you can get Alberta car insurance with a B.C. license. However, it is a temporary act that is only…
Do I Have To Sort My Bottles For The Bottle Depot In Alberta? No, you do not have to pre sort your bottles and cans before taking them to the bottle depot in Alberta, Canada. Most bottle depots in Alberta have people to count and sort them, or in some cases, machines. Sorting bottles and…
Alberta’s vast amounts of protected natural areas is perfect for exploring. One popular type of exploring is rock hunting. Are there geodes in Alberta? Yes, there are plenty of geodes in Alberta. The Red Deer River is a popular destination for gem hunters. Alberta has a wide range of crystals and minerals, such as geodes,…
Operating a bike while intoxicated can be dangerous, but it does not fall into the same category as a motor vehicle. Can you get a DUI on a Bicycle in Alberta? No, you can not get a DUI for riding a bicycle while drunk. However, you can still receive other penalties and fines. Some of…
Sometimes life gets busy, or you are facing a disability or some other limiting factor, but you need to get your drivers abstract. Can you get your drivers abstract online in Alberta? Yes, you can get an Alberta drivers abstract online. Even if you or outside of Alberta. However, it still involves the mailing of…
Just like many other provinces over the years, Alberta carried a debt load for many years. When was Alberta Debt free? Ralph Klein declared Alberta to be debt free on Monday, July 12, 2004. A combination of spending cuts and high oil prices allowed Alberta to become the only debt free province of Canada on…
Before answering this question, it is important to point out that there is a difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is an M.D. This allows them to prescribe medications. A psychologist is not a medical doctor, and can not prescribe medications. Obviously, there are a lot more differences than this. Read about…
Sometimes an employer may request a doctor note as company policy for illness or injuries. When employees are using large amounts of doctor’s time and resources to acquire these notes, the consequence is a fee. Are doctors notes free in Alberta? No, doctors notes are not free in Alberta. Most doctors charge a fee of…
