Prescription drug program – Non-Group

Non-Group coverage

Non-Group coverage is a government-sponsored drug-benefit program available to all residents of Alberta under the age of 65 years. This coverage helps Albertans with the cost of their prescription drugs.
  • Albertans with this coverage pay a monthly premium and up to $25 for each prescription purchased.

To qualify for drug coverage under this plan, you must be:

  • A resident of Alberta;
  • Under the age of 65 years;
  • Registered with the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) and have not opted out of the plan;
  • Not in arrears (not owing past premiums)

A completed Non-Group Coverage application form (Form AHC0201) PDF icon is required to obtain Non-Group coverage. For more information, read the new Non-Group Coverage brochure. PDF icon

  • Coverage will become effective on the first day of the fourth month after Alberta Health and Wellness receives your application.
  • If you are leaving another supplemental health plan, please provide Alberta Health and Wellness with a completed application within 30 days of your previous coverage ending, to ensure continuous coverage.

Through Non-Group coverage, you are eligible for the more than 4,000 medications listed in the Alberta Health and Wellness Drug Benefit List.

  • You will be asked to pay 30 per cent of the cost, to a maximum of $25, for each drug prescribed. If you choose a more expensive brand name drug instead of an equivalent generic drug, you will be asked to pay the additional cost.

As part of the Alberta Pharmaceutical Strategy, Non-Group coverage monthly premiums have been increased to make premiums comparable to those of employer plans.

Monthly premium rates

Full Premium Single Family
As of July 1, 2010 $63.50 $118

Premium subsidy

Low-income Albertans may apply for a subsidized monthly premium rate. You will still pay up to $25 for each prescription purchased.

Subsidized Premiums Single Family
As of July 1, 2010 $44.45 $82.60

Am I eligible for a premium subsidy?

Premium subsidy is based on your taxable income. You are eligible for a subsidized premium if your taxable income is:

Category Income
Single less than $20,970
Family – no children less than $33,240
Family – with children less than $39,250

To apply for premium subsidy, please complete the following: Non-Group Coverage Premium Subsidy application form (Form AHC0208G) PDF icon