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Health card renewal and replacement in Manitoba

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care issues Manitoba Health Cards. Check that you are eligible, then register online and upload copies of your documents, such as proof of legal status in Canada and proof that you live in Manitoba. People moving from another province are covered from the first day of the third month after they arrive. Plastic and digital cards are now available.

Who handles it

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care

Handles it in Manitoba.

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Who can apply

  • People in Manitoba on a study permit cannot get Manitoba Health coverage. Visitors, tourists and students from other provinces are also not covered.

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Steps

  1. First check that you meet the eligibility rules, then fill in the registration form online.

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What you need

  • If you are coming from outside Canada, send a copy of your passport and all your immigration documents, plus those of your spouse and children under 18, and proof that you live in Manitoba.

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How long it takes

  • If you move from another province or territory, coverage begins on the first day of the third month after you arrive.

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Where to go

  • If you do not have a computer, public access computers are available at the Bilingual Service Centre at 170 Goulet St in Winnipeg and at service centres and municipal offices in rural areas.

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Good to know

  • Apply within three months of arriving from another province. Citizens and permanent residents coming from outside Canada can apply for coverage from the date they arrive.

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  • You must report changes such as a new address, name, spouse, child or immigration status within 30 days to keep your coverage.

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  • Manitoba now issues plastic health cards and a digital card for your phone wallet. Old paper cards are still accepted.

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Questions people ask

Can I apply for a Manitoba Health Card online?

Yes. The registration form is online, and you upload copies of your required documents as you fill it in.

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When does Manitoba health coverage start if I move from another province?

On the first day of the third month after you arrive. The month you arrive counts as the first month, so someone who arrives in April is covered from July 1.

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Do I have to switch my paper Manitoba Health Card for a plastic one?

No. Paper cards stay valid. You will get a plastic card automatically the next time you change your name or add or remove a spouse or dependant.

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How long does it take to get the new plastic Manitoba Health Card?

Manitoba does not give a set time and warns that waits could be longer than usual. If you need a card urgently for care, call Registration and Client Services at 204-786-7101.

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Can I use my Manitoba Health Card as ID?

No. For now the plastic card is only for getting health care and is not official identification. It has no photo.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Manitoba is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaHealth Insurance BC (Medical Services Plan)Apply for MSPchecked Enrol in MSP first; adults then get the photo BC Services Card at an ICBC driver licensing office.
AlbertaAlberta Health Care Insurance Plan (Government of Alberta)Apply for AHCIP coveragechecked Apply free at a participating registry agent or by mail to the AHCIP office.
SaskatchewaneHealth SaskatchewanApply for a health cardchecked
ManitobaThis pageManitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term CareRegister for a health cardchecked
OntarioServiceOntario (Ministry of Health, OHIP)Apply for OHIPchecked First-time applicants 16 and over must apply in person at a ServiceOntario centre.
QuebecRégie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)About health insurancechecked RAMQ mails a renewal notice about 3 months before your card expires.
New BrunswickNew Brunswick Medicare (Department of Health), through Service New BrunswickApply for Medicare coveragechecked Renewals and changes cannot be done online; call 1-888-762-8600 or visit a Service New Brunswick centre.
Nova ScotiaMSI Resident Services (Department of Health and Wellness)Apply for a Health Cardchecked There is no in-person counter; apply online, by mail or fax, or use the MSI drop box.
Prince Edward IslandPEI Medicare (Health PEI)Renew a PEI health cardchecked
Newfoundland and LabradorMedical Care Plan (MCP), Department of Health and Community ServicesApply, renew or replacechecked New applications use a paper form; some Canadian citizens can renew online through MyGovNL.
YukonYukon Health Care Insurance Plan (Government of Yukon)None on recordCards are replaced automatically when they expire; keep your address up to date.
Northwest TerritoriesHealth Services Administration Office (Department of Health and Social Services)Apply for health care coveragechecked
NunavutHealth Insurance Programs Office (Nunavut Department of Health)Apply or replace a cardchecked No fee; email or mail the form to the Health Insurance Programs Office in Rankin Inlet.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Health card renewal and replacement in Manitoba", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/health-card/manitoba