All residents of Manitoba and their dependents are eligible for Provincial Health coverage.  No eligible resident of Manitoba will be denied coverage.  Residents are defined as Canadian citizens or have landed immigrant/permanent resident status, who make their home in Manitoba and who ordinarily live in the province for at least six months of each year.

Coverage

Manitoba Health directly pays physicians’ services that are medically required for you or your dependents.  For details on the services covered, please visit what medical services are insured by Manitoba Health

Eligibility

New to Manitoba - How to apply for coverage

If you are eligible, coverage will begin on the first day of the third month after your arrival in Manitoba. For example, if you arrive on April 29, April will count as the first month, with May and June as the following two. Therefore, in this case your coverage would begin July 1.

When you register, you will need to:

·  Complete a Manitoba Health Registration Form

·  Provide your previous province’s/territory’s health card number

·  Provide proof of Canadian citizenship (i.e. Copy of Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Citizenship Card or Permanent Resident Confirmation Card <copy of both sides<)

Until your health coverage begins you should maintain your coverage with your previous health plan.

Permanent Resident

You are eligible for coverage on your date of arrival in Manitoba when proof of Permanent Resident Status is provided or on the date Permanent Resident Status is granted.

Work Permit

If your Work Permit is valid for at least 12 months in Manitoba, you and any family members listed on the Work Permit are eligible for coverage as of the date it was issued.  If your Work Permit is less than 12 months, you are not eligible until you receive an extension allowing you to stay in Manitoba for at least 12 months. You will then be covered as of the date of the extension.

Where can I register for Manitoba Health

Please check with the office to ensure they are open as most offices are currently closed to support social distancing efforts.

Registration and Client Services Centre - Manitoba Health
Main Floor – 300 Carlton Street    
Winnipeg, MB R3B3M9  

Phone: 204-786-7101

Website: https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/index.html

Or

Bilingual Service Centre<br> Main floor, 170 Goulet St.
Winnipeg MB  Phone: 204-945-6220

Or

Rural areas: Contact the city or municipal office in your area

Fees

There are no fees with respect to obtaining provincial medical insurance coverage in Manitoba.