Health Care
Health care for international students
Both Lakeland College communities have excellent health care facilities and services
This includes the Lloydminster Hospital and the Vermilion Health Care Centre
There are doctors, nurse practitioners, dentists, physiotherapists, massage therapist, chiropractors, optometrists, mental health services, addiction services and community health facilities
See a listing of City of Lloydminster Health Services City of Lloydminster Health Services and the health and social support section of the Town of Vermilion's community directory.
Both Alberta and Saskatchewan, the provinces where Lakeland College is located, allow international students to apply for health care coverage under certain conditions. Check all the details in the drop downs below.
In Alberta |
You may apply for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage:
If you apply within the first 3 months you came to Alberta, the health care coverage is effective on your date of entry or the date of the signed study permit, whichever is later. AHCIP applications are available online and also at registry agent offices including ones in Vermilion (4919 50 Ave) and Lloydminster (WH Wilson Registries at 1202 50 Ave). You may return your completed application with supporting documents to the registry office or mail to Alberta Health. Processing time is up to 5 days from a registry office and up to 6 weeks when mailed Supporting documents include:
Check the AHCIP website for more information about healthcare for temporary residents. |
In Saskatchewan |
If you are an international student temporarily residing in Saskatchewan to further your education, you may be eligible for Saskatchewan health coverage.
You can apply online or do a paper application. Go to eHealth Saskatchewan to apply for your health care card and benefits (health care application).
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guard.me - accident/emergency insurance |
Your Lakeland College fees include mandatory guard.me health care coverage The website includes details specifically for Lakeland College students. |