Otherwise, their coverage will be cancelled. If Albertans are leaving the country for six months or less and intend to return to Alberta, they must maintain their Alberta health coverage during their absence. If they will be absent from Alberta longer than six months, they may apply for an extension. Otherwise, their coverage will be cancelled. When you travel outside Alberta, some health care services are not covered and maximum payment limits are placed on others.
Actual costs can be extremely expensive, especially in other countries.
Travellers should purchase additional insurance even for short trips.