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亞伯達省兒童醫療保健福利 Alberta Child Health Benefit
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 health plan is for children up to age 18, and up to age 20 if they live at home and are attending high school up to grade 12. There are no fees to sign up.
The Alberta Child Health Benefit plan is for families with limited incomes. By signing up, parents can have peace of mind their children's health will be cared for without worrying about the cost.
Families qualify based on income.If your family makes $26,023 or less per year, your child can be signed up. If you have more children, your income can be higher. Look at the table below:
You can calculate your income by looking at your last income tax return:
Line 23600 + Line 15600 - Line 12800 = Your income
Sometimes your child can be signed up even if your income is higher than the amounts in the table above. If your income has dropped a lot in the last year or if your family has high health costs, exceptions can be made. Call them to talk about your options.
Number of Eligible 1 2 3 4 More than 4 Single Parent Family's Net Annual Income
$26,023 $31,010 $36,325 $41,957 Add $4,973 for each additional child
Couple Family's Net Annual Income
$31,237 $36,634 $41,594 $46,932 Add $4,973 for each additional child
To be eligible for the Alberta Child Health Benefit, you and members of your family must: •live in Alberta •be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status in Canada •not be receiving health benefits from other government programs
The Alberta Child Health Benefit plan pays for: Dental Care: Includes dental exams, teeth cleaning, X-rays, filling and extractions. Eye Glasses: Eye exams and a new pair of eye glasses or one repair each year. Prescription Drugs: Many, but not all, prescription drugs are paid for by this health plan. Some over-the-counter products, such as children's vitamins are also covered. Your family doctor or pharmacist has a list of items covered under this health benefit plan. Ambulance Services: Emergency ambulance trips to the nearest hospital. Diabetic Supplies: Include injection supplies, testing strips, lancets and penlets.
If your child needs a service that is not on this list, you may still have to pay some of the expense. Talk to your doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacist if you are unsure whether a service is paid for by this health benefit plan.
How long does the Alberta child health benefit plan pay for services?
Every June, the Alberta government will confirm if your household income meets the qualifying income level for your family size. If it does, your child will be automatically enrolled each year until he or she turns 20. Children over 18 must be still living at home and attending high school (up to grade 12). What if my children have health care coverage through another plan?
If your children get services through another health plan, you must use that plan first. The Alberta Child Health Benefit plan can cover your remaining costs. Talk to your doctor, dentist, optician or pharmacist about how this works.
Some families in Alberta already have health services paid for through other government programs. This means they do not need the Alberta Child Health Benefit plan. These government programs include: • Income Support •Alberta Adult Health Benefit • Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) • Child and Youth Support Program • Refugees sponsored by the federal government or covered by federal health benefits • Canadian government programs for people with Indian or Inuit status
How do I sign up?
1. Fill out the application form. Be sure to sign and date the sections marked My Declaration and Consent for Canada Revenue Agency. The consent section is important because you are giving the Alberta government permission to get your income tax information from Canada Revenue Agency to verify your income. Your information will not be shared anywhere else for any other reason. 2. Mail or fax your application form. A postage-paid envelope is usually provided. If you do not have this envelope, then send your form to: Health Benefits Contact Centre P.O. Box 2222, Station Main, Edmonton, AB T5J 5H3 Fax：780-415-8386（Edmonton） Toll Free Fax: 1-855-415-8386
If your application is accepted, you will be sent a card in the mail. The card will list each child's name and identification number. You need to show this card to your child's doctor, dentist, pharmacist, optician or ambulance attendant each time you receive a service that is paid for by the Alberta Child Health Benefit plan.
For more details, visit: www.alberta.ca/alberta-child-health-benefit.aspx
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) provides direct financial assistance to lower and middle-income families with children under 18.
Beginning in July 2020, the Alberta Child Benefit (ACB) and the Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit (AFETC) are being consolidated into a single program, the new Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB), with the first payment issued in August 2020. The new ACFB provides more benefits to lower-income Albertans and streamlines administration.
To be eligible for the ACFB, you must:
• be a parent of one or more children under 18 • be a resident of Alberta • file a tax return • meet the income criteria
ACFB payments are not taxable. If you receive Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Income Support or the Alberta child care subsidy, you are still eligible to receive the ACFB. Receiving the ACFB will not affect your eligibility for these programs.
For more details, visit https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-child-and-familybenefit.aspx
