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My Benefits and Payment Dates in Canada: All You Need to Know / Mes prestations et dates de versement au Canada : tout ce que vous devez savoir

Canada provides a range of federal and provincial benefits designed to support all stages of life. Benefits like CPP, OAS, GST/HST credit, CCB, and the new Dental Care Plan to help with retirement, child care, living costs, and more. Most payments are automatic if you file your taxes and are sent by direct deposit on set dates. /
Le Canada offre une gamme de prestations fédérales et provinciales conçues pour soutenir toutes les étapes de la vie. Des prestations comme le RPC, la SV, le crédit pour la TPS/TVH, l’ACE et le nouveau Régime de soins dentaires sont offertes pour vous aider à payer votre retraite, vos frais de garde d’enfants, vos frais de subsistance, et plus encore. La plupart des paiements sont automatiques si vous produisez votre déclaration de revenus et sont versés par dépôt direct à des dates fixes.

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Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) 2025: Everything You Need to Know / Régime canadien de soins dentaires (RCSD) 2025 : tout ce que vous devez savoir

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) offers free or low-cost dental care to eligible Canadians without private insurance, based on income. It covers common services like cleanings and fillings and rolls out in phases through 2025. /
Le Régime canadien de soins dentaires (RCSDB) offre des soins dentaires gratuits ou à faible coût aux Canadiens admissibles sans assurance privée, selon leur revenu. Il couvre les services courants comme les nettoyages et les obturations et sera mis en place progressivement jusqu’en 2025.

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How to Apply for an Alberta Health Card (AHCIP): Step-by-Step Guide

To apply for an Alberta Health (AHCIP) card, complete the AHCIP application form and submit it with valid photo ID and proof of Alberta residency (like a lease or utility bill). You can apply in person at a registry office or mail the documents to the AHCIP office. Once approved, you’ll get your health card by mail.

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My Health NB: New Brunswick Medicare Health Card Application Made Easy / Ma Santé NB : Demande de carte d’assurance-maladie du Nouveau-Brunswick simplifiée

To get a New Brunswick Medicare Health Card, you need to complete the application form, provide proof of residency in New Brunswick, and submit required documents such as identification and immigration status (if applicable). You can apply online or through Service New Brunswick offices. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks. /

Pour obtenir une carte d’assurance-maladie du Nouveau-Brunswick, vous devez remplir le formulaire de demande, fournir une preuve de résidence au Nouveau-Brunswick et soumettre les documents requis, comme une pièce d’identité et votre statut d’immigration (le cas échéant). Vous pouvez faire votre demande en ligne ou dans les bureaux de Service Nouveau-Brunswick. Le traitement prend généralement de 4 à 6 semaines.

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How to Get Your Saskatchewan Health Card: Tips for New Residents

To apply for a Saskatchewan Health Card, complete the Health Card application form available on the eHealth Saskatchewan website. Submit the form along with required documents, such as proof of identity and residency, by mail, email, or fax. Applications are typically processed within six to eight weeks.

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How to Get Your Nova Scotia Health MSI Card Quickly and Easily

To apply for a Nova Scotia Health Plan (MSI Card), contact the MSI Registration and Inquiry Department by phone at 902-496-7008 or toll-free at 1-800-563-8880. Provide proof of identity, residency, and citizenship or immigration status. Applications are assessed individually, and once approved, health cards are issued for each family member.

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How to Apply for a Manitoba Health Card: Your Guide to Universal Healthcare

To apply for a Manitoba Health Card, ensure you meet the residency requirements, complete the registration form (available online or in paper format), and submit it along with the required documents, such as proof of identity and residency, to Manitoba Health either online or by mail.

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How to Apply for a Quebec Health Card (RAMQ): Step-by-Step Guide for New Residents / Comment demander une carte d’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) : guide étape par étape pour les nouveaux résidents

To get a Quebec Health Card (RAMQ card), gather necessary documents like proof of identity, residency, and immigration status, and complete the application form available online or at RAMQ service points. Submit your application in person, and after approval, you’ll receive your card by mail within a few weeks. Note that new residents often face a three-month waiting period, so temporary health insurance may be needed during that time. /

Pour obtenir une carte d’assurance maladie du Québec (carte RAMQ), rassemblez les documents nécessaires, comme une preuve d’identité, de résidence et de statut d’immigration, et remplissez le formulaire de demande disponible en ligne ou dans les points de service de la RAMQ. Déposez votre demande en personne et, après approbation, vous recevrez votre carte par la poste dans les semaines qui suivent. Veuillez noter que les nouveaux résidents doivent souvent attendre trois mois avant de souscrire une assurance maladie temporaire.

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How to Apply for a BC Health Card: A Step-by-Step Guide

To get your BC Health Card, apply for the Medical Services Plan (MSP) online or via a paper application, and then visit an ICBC driver licensing office with two pieces of ID to confirm your residency. Your photo will be taken there, and the card will be mailed to you. For more details, visit the official BC Services Card page.

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How to Get an OHIP Card: Step-by-Step Guide for Ontario Residents

To get an OHIP card, visit a ServiceOntario centre with proof of Ontario residency (e.g., utility bill), proof of identity (e.g., birth certificate), and proof of citizenship or immigration status (e.g., passport or permanent resident card). Submit your completed application form along with these documents. If eligible, you’ll receive a temporary health card immediately and your official OHIP card will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks.